I have heard a real estate guru claim that you can get way more rent with a lease option that with just a straight rental, also he said you should get a 5-10k non-refundable option deposit.My question is, is that true...

I'm selling my home (owner occupied investment property) and my buyer just found out they can't close on time as planned. They asked for 2 additional weeks before the closing. I proposed we go 4 weeks instead as the...

I have seen private money lenders use FannieMae/FreddieMac documents for private money mortgages that are not associated with either one. Is this ok?  thanks.

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May the REAL lenders step forward please.

The number one question I get asked by a new mortgage broker is, are you a direct lender? This is an intrinsically important question that ...

Just a slight twist on the emotional support animal (ESA) question. I'm aware that I can't turn anyone down or charge a pet fee for an ESA. But what can or should I do if a tenant just moves in a ESA without telling m...

Hey guys,So a unique opportunity came about that I've never experienced in all my years renting. Someone in the neighborhood offered to pay cash (or cashier check) for the entire rental lease (10 month lease) upfront....

I have a condo in Los Angeles that I plan to do a 1031 Exchange within the next year. The property is worth approx. $450k and I will have $300k in cash once it is sold to purchase other investment properties. My ultim...

How is starting out investing in a small city vs. a large city?

I live in a relatively small city and there are no opportunities that I can find to meet with other investors or other people interested in investing.
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I'm wondering if anyone more experienced (specifically with California) could help me out. A few friends and I have recently been talking about investing in Real Estate. We've all been working for a few years and have...

Hey, I've been looking into and reading as much as I can about this form of investing in real estate. So I plan to sell a property with a Morgage & Note (Indiana) but I am trying to plan my Exit accordingly. My go...