Is flipping illegal? Flipping in the form of buying a property and then reselling in the same condition you purchased for a profit. In one city I invest in it looks like it is illegal. Was wondering how this could be...

I have a tenant who is a visiting scientist from China. He is having issues mailing the check. His preference is to bring it to my husband's office, as they work on the same campus. THe first time he did this because ...

If anyone has ever had this situation before and could shed some light on how it handled I would be forever grateful.I just closed on a househack this weekend - a 3 bed 2 bath home with a 1 bed 1 bath carriage house i...

Ready to invest in rental property in upstate ny, but I am having a hard time finding a bank willing to mortgage the property. Any suggestions/ advice? did anyone experience this? if so, how did you overcome this obst...

I am just getting started and I know that there is information on this - have read several things about utilizing a 401K for investing in RE.  I am still unsure of how I can use my 401K.  I am still employed, but am p...

So often people will make plans and write down what they hope to achieve. It can be shown that this is a good way to succeed, but many fail to accomplish their goals.

I hope to use this thread to discuss ways to mak...

Hello all! 
Currently looking at my financing options as i currently do not have a W-2 job (self employed) so a conventional loan is out of the question.
Through an agent i know, i discovered the DSCR loan which doe...

Hey all,I have some questions about how you have structured partnerships on flips.  We have a friend who has the money to purchase the house.  We will fund the renovation through personal cash and renovation loans.  W...

I have several SF rentals in Contra Costa County, which I've managed myself for 9 years.Also have 1 2-story apartment/townhouse that was managed by a friend's PM company. It wasn't a happy experience, so I found anoth...

Hi, I have a unique situation that I feel I need opinions from people more seasoned in real estate & life than I. To get started I'm 23 my father passed away last year. His commercial real estate developer budd...