I am currently doing a crash course to learn as much as I can, and hoping to take the plunge in the next few months. Any guidance on where to focus my education efforts would be appreciated. Also, if there there is a ...

Not trying to stir up the nest, just looking for an answer.

Obviously in the OC, I never think about the 2% rule. But... starting to look out of state, I was looking to clarify the following:

I know that the 2% rul...

For those who have investments in self-storage or other real estate categories touted as "recession proof," how are your investments performing right now?One of the things that attracted my husband and I to invest in ...

What are some key traits of a good property management firm? I already know I will want to outsource this aspect of my rental property business but haven't started vetting PM companies. For those of you have the exper...

Here is my accountability update for my goals:  achieving $20,000 cash flow per month (10,000 for me, 10,000 for my cousin).  All of these are in Connecticut using @Michael Noto to help on acquisition.   We do use PM ...

Knowing what you know now, what would you focus on if you were late to the real estate investing word (chronologically speaking)?
Youth is not on your side. You’re now 54.  At this age what real estate investing stra...

Hi all,Looking to make my first investment property deal, and a broker brought me an off-market deal in the 98418 area (east of Tacoma Mall).  The place is a 3/1 (1850 sq ft) and 1/1 (1050 sq ft) currently, converted ...

If you are like me... You do not have a high paying job. You earn just enough, barely or not even close to "making ends meet." You spend 1/3 of your life or more wasting at a job you dislike for pay that struggles t...

I'm looking to buy my first rental property soon. What price range and areas should I be looking to buy in? I am also a real estate agent and have access to a couple of different MLS' in my area. I am in the Missouri ...

What proactive measures do you take to increase profitability on your rental units? Here's some things I have done recently:

1. Challenged tax assessments.
2. Hired a firm to handle the 2nd round of assessment chall...