I am looking at a home built in 1900 for buy and hold. I would like to know, what are the dangers of buying a home that was built that old. The home looks in good condition. One thing I observed is that the steps of t...

Hi All,I'm reviewing my lease, and I'm wondering if there's any additions in people's leases that they consider must haves, or perhaps additions to leases after a bad tenant experiences? What is something you'd wish y...

Where Are the Seasoned Investors

By seasoned real estate investors, I am referring to those with more than 30 successful years of experience investing, developing, managing, or creating cash flow in the real ...

The Orange County Register ran this article by me on 11/6/2011, and I though you-all might like it.

Debt is the worst drug in America, because it directly harms the most people.

The debt pushers have en...

Has anyone looked into installing solar power into investment properties? Is it possible to sell excess power to utility company and generate additional income?

Hi Everyone,In a casual conversation the other day a friend said: 'You can't look for a quick return. Any money made will be over the long term.'That has been bugging me ever since he said it.Here's my question...Wher...

Is it possible to have a business that connects buyers to sellers and sellers to buyers, and in the process charge a "finders" fee?

I have a rental in a lower income area that has about three quarters of the people living there are related or friends of some sort. This is a nice place to live except the new monsters next door. Next door a nice hom...

I've enjoyed my views from the back row, but have decided to lose my 'Forum Post Virginity' this afternoon.

I'd like to start by giving myself away with CREATIVE FINANCING

While that may sound sugges...

A Menards just opened in my area. I've heard about this store for years, but never had the chance to go inside one. They've been mailing out flyers like crazy and seem to have good deals on stuff. I currently buy most...