First of all, I'm not a rookie, but I behaved like one, and I write this post as more of a cautionary tale rather than an attempt to seek advice.  I know I should have done more due diligence, and I know what my optio...

Recently purchased my first home. What are the biggest problems new homeowners have to deal with? Is it the paperwork? Finding a good policy for mortgage/insurance?

What's the biggest 'deal burner'? Terrible technical conditions? Bad smell? Crazy neighbours?

Just wanted to start a list of things that SHOULD NOT be done:

To start:
Don't get lazy and tell sellers that you will come and see the property "tomorrow or the next day". Once you start getting a decent number of ...

I successfully picked up an investment property, trying to do a BRRRR (I'll most likely still be leaving money in the property).  Rehab is done, and it's rented out, and it's also cash flowing nicely - better than the...

Hello again all,

I'd like to hear other people's experiences in building their team made of up friends.

I am partnering with two friends on our first deal, which is going great, but I convinced the part...

Craigslist is the go-to site in the Bay Area for rental listings, so I have always used that as my sole online posting, then some signs at the property, and some around the neighborhood. Only using CL was my mistake!T...

So my brother in law is looking for a house and lives close by to me. I have a residential agent friend helping me with it because I am too busy with my commercial clients. I still helped him out on the phone answe...

My question is, What was one of your biggest mistake when hiring a general contractor? Before, during, or after? Just one mistake you will never forget? Likewise for any general contractors who read this post as well....

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $191,000

Cash invested: $25,000

Sale price: $275,000

Live in flip/househack! Purchased this home as a first tim...