Reading Ray Dalio's book makes me contemplate some more about where real estate is heading. Looking back at the last 15 years everything seems so predictable. New housing starts grew year over year and well exceeded l...

I know this is an old thread, but the SEC just lifted its advertising ban today, and soon you will be able to advertise for private money a little easier. There are still several restrictions, but they aren't as seve...

Beginner RE Investing

As an investor, especially in this market, people are always asking to be shown the ropes or for some advice. As most of you know, most of them are time wasters but I still try and at least poin...

We are moving out of our primary SFH (bought 6 years ago) in the Campbell area, and are deciding between selling it or letting it out for rent (fully managed by a third party ~ 7% fee). Given that the we have had doub...

I have a 4-plex, C property, 2/1, built in mid 60's on a slab with very little insulation.  They currently have 30 gallon low boy electric tank heaters located in the kitchen.  I'm thinking about making the move to el...

Hello All. I literally just stumbled upon this forum while attempting to research real estate investing. I've put work on hold to dig into these forums and you guys are such a wealth of knowledge and experience, I'm h...

So I’m 18 years old and am looking to start really diving into real estate investing. I have taken time while on quarantine to learn as much information as I can about the proper steps a beginner should take to begin ...

It was either an epiphany, or a hard blow to the head, but I realized that in order to really do what I want to do it seems like it will require me to get my RE license. I have interest in MHP's, but that is not the d...

I sold a home in 2012 for $84k and I financed it. The buyers put a new roof on the house in 2013 ($3500) and then walked last month, leaving a payoff of $69k (and change). I listed the house on Craigslist for $69,9...

Hello BP,I own 3 multi-family buildings in Chicago.  I have plans to ramp up my real estate investing.  I would love to acquire another handful of buy and hold rentals over the next few years.  I have also been contem...