Justin Sumulong
Is a getting your MBA worth it?
My end goal (or dream) is to do work in syndication deals because I want to help others by offering a way for them to invest in real estate instead of using excuses like they are too busy or too scared or too whatever...
Todd Merry
how helpful are property managers, really?
I'm new here and really like this site. All this talk about property managers makes me wonder. How many of you used property managers? I've heard their rates are usually 5-10%. I handle one SFR right now, but am l...
Ben Payano
$800 Negative Cash FLOW Per Month Should I Still Hold?
Hello,I'm in a tough situation and need your suggestions: I purchased a property (Loft) in Downtown San Diego 2016 and recently got transferred overseas for work--I'm scheduled to return to San Diego in 2020. Since pu...
Sara Hodge
Seeking Birmingham, Alabama Turnkey Advice. (Investors Only)
Hi All! Thank you for your help re: Kansas City. New question! Anyone who is a current turnkey investor in Birmingham, Alabama, have insight into good/bad zip codes to buy in? *ALSO* Recommendations on your favorit...
Henry M.
Examples of Mortgage and Real Estate Fraud Investigations - Fiscal Year 2013
The following examples of mortgage and real estate fraud investigations are written from public record documents on file in the court records in the judicial district in which the cases were prosecuted.
Defen...
Dan H.
California proposes additional 25% tax for flippers
There is a bill proposed by Chris Ward district 78 called the California Housing Speculation Act that proposes charging a 25% additional tax (an income surtax) on the profit (above the regular tax collected on the pro...
Thomas Seay
San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate Correction
So how much longer can this boom continue around here? I live in Palo Alto, where I have my main residence. I own rental properties in San Mateo, Foster City and East Palo Alto. The one in East Palo Alto I only pur...
Logan Causey
Yield Curve Inversion, Buyers market around the corner?
I'm curious to know how many investors have been waiting and preparing for this time to come, I personally believe what's coming is going to be worse than '08 and would like to know the thoughts of more experienced in...
Rich Weese
Obama LOVES redistribution of wealth-even if NBC won't admit it!
Those that actually read news and watch actual news programs (doesn't include NBC and msnbc) have heard the tape of Obama "loves re-distribution". WH has admitted tape is accurate, but andrea mitchell says nbc can't v...
Kazi R.
What do you drive to your rental properties?
I drive a very old sedan. Most of my tenants drive nicer cars than I do. Now that I am considering purchasing a new(er) car that probably will be nicer than theirs, I am wondering whether to keep the old one to commu...