We are set to close on a house where the owner died and there is stuff everywhere.  Instead of hiring someone to throw this stuff out and having to pay for extra dumpsters, I would love for someone to pay me to clean ...

I'm possibly going to be buying a duplex as my first rental property, and had a new guy question.  Show much extra should I be setting aside in reserves for a property like this?  I was figuring if I was buying a SFR,...

I am currently about to buy my first two properties but have a question. The properties are being sold to me for a combine $92000 but the appraisal cane back at $150000. The bank has suggested I borrow the full 80% of...

When starting out buying properties, is it a better idea to buy more “move in ready” or to buy cheap and spend the money to renovate? After doing some research there are arguments for both sides.

So I'm looking to buy an sfr in Fresno as a rental investment.  I would enjoy the cash flow until I retire in 20 years and then most likely sell it to help fund my retirement years.  I have two options for the mortgag...

This is the story of my first steps as a real estate investor and some of the challenges I faced. I'm writing this in hopes that other's will take control of their future and dreams instead of letting their past or wh...

Hello all,
My name is Martin, I was born in Manila, Philippines - raised in Los Angeles. Like many others, most of my friends weren't into investing as much as I was and I found it really hard to find a group of peop...

This is my first time buying a house. I have enough money to put a down payment and closing fees for a 2 Million dollar property. Ideally, I am interested in buying a multifamily house, like a duplex. That being said,...

Hello Everyone,My name is Brian and my business partner and I are looking to begin our real estate investing career outside of our full time jobs. As you all know "real estate investing" is an extremely broad term. Be...

I’m small business owner with no w2. Only loan I was able to qualify for my primary home was “business statement loan” with 6.25% interest rate. I purchased house 4 months ago and I put down 20% down on 149k house and...