Here is my list of the most dangerous real estate related investments for the “non professional” investor lacking direct knowledge  and experience in these investments 1. Tax liens2. Mortgage notes3. Syndicated real e...

So my venture into real estate investing at this moment may seem on the surface to be a dismal failure, but to me it is an opportunity at this moment.  Why you ask, I will explain.
Currently I own 3 homes.  First hou...

So house hacking to me is an amazing way to get into real estate and the most promoted benefit is that the tenants pay the mortgage or most of it as well as low down payment.But I live in Portland, OR and a duplex goe...

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I am contemplating putting in an offer for a 170 year old home which has been split into 4 apartments. The main benefit of this house is its location: 1 minute walk to the areas prominent un...

If you have any success or experience with the BRRR strategy I would love to hear about it!  Do you like it, what are the challenges? Thank you!My situation:I'm having a hard time understanding the refinance (last ste...

I have been toiling over investing in DST 1031 Exchange vs cashing out by paying capital gains. I have read many DST PPM's and have come to conclusion the Sponsors are the only one that can reliably profit from these ...

Zillow's stock data trend has relations with market trends. With current state of Zillow stock kinda indicates it's beginning of real estate market crash. Any insights, links, inside information?

Me: 2-4 units (including multiple houses on 1 lot)
Location: SF Bay Area; Richmond, Oakland

Why?
1) 30yr fixed rate financing. I plan on owning the "fix and hold" properties I buy for AT LEAST...

Hey BP'ers,I'm a huge fan of Dave Ramsey and his philosophy of being debt free yet I also have goals of owning rental property and cashflowing $10,000/month from rentals.I would love to create a strategy of buying ren...