Hi BP members!This is just my second post and it feels great to have received such good feedback and support.Since I don't usually carry around $100K in cash, my southern California backyard market can seem a little i...

I'm nearing the end of real estate school and will be taking my state exam in mid-July. I've been reading @Scott Trench's book, Set for Life, and I'm bought into the concepts. The problem I'm having is... figuring out...

I'm looking into a franchise opportunity that will fit my needs and business goals. I'm a new real estate broker with little experience on the sales side of real estate. What would be a good franchise for a beginner? ...

I'm trying to get started in the rental business.  I know that the best homes would be 3/2/2.  However, I'm seeing some possible good deals on 2/1/1.  These homes will need less rehab, have much lower taxes and insura...

I recently found out about a real estate investing mentor group called Lifestyles Unlimited based in Texas and decided to do some research on it. I came across a thread on this forum about the company from 2008 and ve...

The real estate market is often the subject of speculation and forecasts, some predicting downturns or even crashes. However, based on my extensive experience and observation in the field, I believe there are strong r...

I own 4 different homes that are all sitting on the MLS and I would like to sell them by the end of the year.  Locations are:Newberry, SC (listed at $45.5)Trinity, AL (listed at $87.5k)Heber Springs, AR (listed at $10...

Hey Everyone.  I've been on here for a bit and have been to some RE meetups the past six months.  I'm looking to get my feet wet and buy some SFH rental properties out of state (I live in Los Angeles).  I spoke with a...

Hi All, Can anyone offer pros and cons of investing in a buy/hold strategy for Single Family Residential vs. Multifamily Residential (2-4 units)?  Taking into account things like vacancy factors, higher rental income ...

AS SELLER:  YEAH!  Just went under contract with multiple offers, over asking, closing in 3 weeks, on a condo at 1950 Logan Street.  
AS BUYER:  Meh - on a $2.575M home, we offered $3M AS-IS, NO appraisal, 3 week clo...