Hi everyone, My name is Kanica and I'm an Investor in D.C., I just wanted to introduce myself and get tips on how to find and secure motivated sellers. I was ecstatic today, I got my first YES through cold calling. Un...

Currently renting in Bozeman, MT. Thinking about buying instead of renewing lease, but we'll be moving in about a year regardless. So, if we bought property it would become most likely a long-term rental next year.
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I recently did some data crunching on Zillow's public datasets. I wanted to see what markets have both a relatively high rent-to-price ratio and high appreciation. I came up with this list:region-name:mean-appreciatio...

I just completed an almost simultaneous close on two different properties. On Friday I closed on 36.4 acres of vacant farmland. This past Monday I closed on a 3bd / 2ba house on 1 acre.
I want to turn the 36 acres i...

Social Security is about to begin paying out more than it takes in.

Article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_social_security_ious

Since the Social Security Trust Fund is nothing but a bunch of IOUs, how long will it ...

I currently own 2 positive cash flowing duplexes and intend to grow my portfolio over the next 20 years or so. While analyzing a property for purchase, I allocate %5 of gross rents for capital expenditures. On my most...

Hi Everyone! Happy Friday (that has different meanings to different people!! :) )  Thought I would post a thought provoking post to solicit a lot of response ... let me know what you think!For those of you who have re...

Got another one for you, see if you you relate- one of my
biggest problems in the business was the way I managed My time-can anyone relate? Time management is absolutely critical so learning how to management your tim...

Hey guys! 
Next year, I intend to purchase a home for the first time. I want to aim for an FHA loan with 3.5% down. I want to buy at least a triplex (preferably a fourplex), live in one unit for a year to satisfy the...

A “renter’s choice” city ordinance — requiring landlords to accept renters’ insurance and other alternatives to a cash security deposit — passed last week by Cincinnati City Council was featured in a weekend article b...