What are some of the biggest mistakes, or “oh shit” moments you all have had buying a ‘value add’ property? Whether the investment was successful or not, tell me about some lessons you’ve learned from those moments.

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Salem.

Purchase price: $503,000

Cash invested: $433,256

This property was originally a doctors office in a single family z...

Hey all! What would be your biggest piece of advice for those just starting out in REI?

Hi everyone! 
I am looking to purchase my first rental property.
What is the biggest on going expenses??
Single family home biggest expense?
Condo rental biggest expense besides HOA?

Thanks in advance! 
Nick

After 3 years active in REI (especially over the last 18 months) I put together a list of my biggest mistakes/tips. Definitely could have been worst and far from an expert. Hoping the list will help somebody!! Feel fr...

What are some of the BIGGEST headaches that you as real estate investors with rental properties deal with?

Hey everybody I'm trying to learn as much as I can from books, podcast and mentors. What was the biggest mistake you made starting out? And what actions could you have taken to avoid that mistake?

Good evening. I was driving for dollars yesterday. found a house. Long story short. I talked to the neighbor got the handyman number called about the house. Handyman has 6.1 acres for sale he only want to sell two but...

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...