A few years ago I set a goal of $100k of rental cash flow per year.  This month (it's only Sept!) I made it!  Started in 2007 with a 5 unit, another 5 unit in 2008.  Tried to sell around 2010 due to frustrating tenant...

I recently contracted a landscaping company to do a complete overhaul at my rental. Today, the tenant contacts me unhappy that they were using Round-Up as it contains glyphosate. Trying to reassure her, I sent her lin...

Last November I closed on an owner-occupied duplex in Provo, Utah for $280,000.  We put 10% down with a Portfolio Loan from US Bank but since my wife is an agent, we got 3% right back.  Seller paid closing costs which...

Hi everyone. Posting here to see if I haven't thought of something. My family and I are moving to Oahu in a month. There I will be working as an engineer. Leaving behind in Chicago 2 properties; a two-flat and a three...

For a new investor interested in cash-flow and appreciation only after 10-20 years (dont care so much about fluctuation before). For an investor who plans to hold everything, what should they do to protect against pot...

Wondering what actual real estate investors have to say about this subject. I don't get up early (wake up between 7:00 - 8:00 most days, 9:00AM + on the weekends). I feel that I am having moderate-high success thus fa...

OK...this is NOT just because I am a sucker for time travel stories BUT...this forum thread will hopefully HELP both beginner and experienced investors alike. How? By openly sharing the mistakes that each of us have m...

So here's the deal. In a few months I will be quitting my job, moving back to Orlando (A market I know very well) and using a $300,000 investment to kick start my venture in real estate. A small portion of this money ...

Hi all,
My Realtor found a great rental that she was going to buy but doesn't want to stretch herself too thin and told me about it. I would be a newbie at this and have no moola. Would it be a good idea to use hard m...

Hi all! I've been reading and listening to podcasts pertaining to real estate agents and real estate investment. I plan on in January taking the real estate pre-licensing course. I am currently a nurse working 5 days ...