Well, its a done deal. Oregon just sent an ominous message to real estate investors. We are now the first state to incorporate mandatory statewide rent control with relocation fee's.What do you think this will do to t...

So, since I've started as a pro member here on BP, a lot of the properties  in my price range are all in run down neighborhoods with high crime.  Does anyone have experience with these types of rentals?  Is it just a ...

A little background first.  In 2011-2012 purchased with 20% down loans 10 condos in sunny San Diego.  Averaging about $48,000.00 cash flow.  Life was good.  Then I calculated my return on Equity and noticed San Diego ...

Hello everyone! My husband and I are investors and have 3 doors in Los Angeles - all LTR. We're interested in STRs, but given the current interest rates are nervous about having to keep an STR afloat if/when the prope...

Howdy folks,I get few PM from new investors from all around every day to start investing in Real Estate. As a mentor, I am always open and try to start working with them. But I see few problems/issues with newbies.  E...

Hey everyone,Just wanted to let you all know that after 6 months of talking about it and planning for it - we've finally released The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down for purchase! This bo...

Hello to the community. I know there are at least 100 threads on this great site that deal with “getting started,” and assure you that I have tried to digest as much as possible before resorting to another “help...

I want to educate myself before I invest.  There are an overwhelming number of avenues to do so, but deciphering which information to trust and implement has me baffled.  Advice from those with personal experience is ...

I would like to get opinions to help me determine my best financial options.I am 59 and last year was forced into retirement and also got divorced.  My settlement was a single family home I purchased for $295,000 in t...

Bill Gulley posted in another thread that he'd rather have "5 150K properties than 20 32K properties, all things considered. Generally, less maintenance, less management efforts, fewer collection problems, less vacanc...