While I started investing in 2002, there wasn't nearly as much information available as there is today.  I purchased a few investment properties and also sold a few.  However, my knowledge is limited.  I saved up a bi...

Hello all,So after several years of doing studying and research and getting my ducks in a row, we are now finally making offers on properties that we want to BRRRR. We are using our HELOC and hopefully an HML to lever...

After you pay the 50% operating expenses and principal/interest on your mortgage debts do many of you still manage to have positive cash flow or are you all hoping the property will just appreciate?

Here is a test f...

I know a guy who is behind on his mortgage and is going to let the house go back to the bank.

I would like to make him some kind of offer. It may be too soon to ask this because I dont have all the details ye...

Hello friends,I'm looking at a 4-plex in the Houston area. it looks like i found one for $300,000 that produces a healthy amount of rent, even after the HOA. However, the deal looks too good to be true, cash-flowing a...

I have a classic dilemma: rent or sell?Grade: a solid B. House needs some work, but will fetch a good price on the MLS.Good neighborhood, not huge upward potential, but in a state (and area) that is currently seeing e...

I am familiar with Chicago south side rentals of SFHs, but not Evergreen Park which borders the south side Beverly neighborhood.  Any rental investors familiar with both areas?  More specifically, I am looking rental ...

I have three 30 year mortgages:My home: 4.125% with 450k owedInvestment Prop #1: 4.675% with 325k owedInvestment Prop #2: 5.25% with 309k owedI can start paying down principal but should I pay off my home or investmen...

I'm a first time investor looking at the Houston area.Does anyone have thoughts on Woodlands?  See 3 bedroom SFR near the schools for about 300K that rent 2500-2900 on craigslist. Mortgage $1000Taxes $500Insurance $10...

This community has been great so far. I've been making my way through the podcasts/forums/other resources, and have been learning a lot. I have a few questions for the guys in London, Ontario about the 2% rule, as wel...