Noob question alert - you've been warned!

I see a lot of posts about people finding properties before they hit the MLS, and how the properties that reach the MLS are the "leftovers" that the real investors di...

Today I was driving around looking for potential investment properties to buy-rehab-and sell. I have recently been having a tough time getting anything under contract due to the lack of inventory and the level of com...

Hi all. I’ve learned about the 70% rule when purchasing a property to rehab from multiple sources. This was going to be the rule of thumb that I used when doing a quick analysis of a deal. While trying to expand my...

Hi-- I searched the archives before posting and found one relevant thread, but with only one response, I hope y'all won't mind if I give it a shot too.I'm looking to build a team of wildly competent merry-men and wome...

What's up everybody 
Me and my wife are looking to buy a house out in Suffolk. I'm a real estate investor in other parts of the country but not NY due to the extremely high buy in price. But being a local it seems lik...

Hi Everyone, I finally have close to enough money to begin investing in properties. When I was in the US the plan was clear, I'd start with my own money for the down payment on the first house, build up my reputation,...

I am thinking about starting a property management business, and just wanted to get some opinions from the professionals who use them.What do you look for in a property management company?What about your current prope...

Hi everyone! My name is Emmanuel, and I recently relocated to Houston from Dallas for work. I'm 32, work as a full-time data analyst, and am married with no kids (yet). My wife and I are looking to buy our first home,...

I feel out of touch with what buyers of starter homes are looking for. When doing a cosmetic rehab, what little extras help a property stand out now days?
Examples
Tile or stone instead of linoleum
Granite Countertop...

I was wondering if someone could answer a question that I have about direct mail marketing.  I'm definitely a newbie trying to figure out how I can get started in the competitive market of Northern California.  Forgiv...