Hello everyone; I'm Gary from So.Cal., S.D. to be exact. It seems appropriate that we introduce ourselves when we sign up so here I am. I look forward to gleening from all of you out there as I read your posts. I also...

I am working on an old house. Siding seems like an obvious makeover to do. But it’ll cost like 30-40k in my area. Anyone regularly replace siding in their flips?

Our home is in my mother-in-law's name and almost paid off (only $8,000 left). My thoughts are to take out a $50,000 VA loan out on the home to put it in our name, pay her the rest of her money, and use the money to i...

Hi All,I have been a landlord for 2 years now. I use Transunion smartmove to screen my tenants.I am currently reviewing an application of a tenant who has 1 criminal record . This person was found in possession on 1 o...

Hi everyone, I will like to share opinions about Kiyosaki’s announcement about the economic crisis that he says is coming. What do you think about? What’s your opinion? 

A couple years ago, I bought and re-positioned a small MFR property.  I allowed two extended family members to participate and invest some capital in exchange for a minority share of the property.  This was documented...

I had an idea (maybe not an original, but new to me). Would it be possible for me to: 1.) Buy a house using OPM, 100%, paid for, free and clear, my name on the title2.) Rent it out for about 12 months, just enough to ...

Hello!I have a duplex in Los Angeles and I am having some trouble with my tenants in the front. They have not maintained the property cleanliness by leaving trash outside on the carport. The interior of the unit is di...

I am trying to decide whether or not it makes sense to spend the time money and effort to obtain and maintain a real estate brokers license. I only plan to flip three or four houses a year. I understand about all th...

Hello,I am purchasing my first home and super excited but Im worried about my water. I am buying a 1997 remodeled manufactured home with my own well. Inside the house the toilets and bathtub have yellow water. Its alr...