I got out of the stock market in 2009 after taking a $300k loss. Ironically, I had made about the same amount by actually predicting the crash and shorting the market at the top. I thought I could predict the upturn a...

I want to talk about my experience taking Rich Dad/Elite Legacy Education's three days Real Estate workshop. The conclusion: it's a scam. The purpose of this post is to alert people about this $35K scam (since BP has ...

I am looking to build a 5-15 unit multifamily complex using shipping containers which are fully built from China.After having read dozens of articles about building multifamily using shipping containers I am convinced...

I have been thinking through housing, affordability, and the effect on what until the last few years have been dead markets. Any home with a decent commute to a decent market is not affordable. 
Over the last few yea...

So how much longer can this boom continue around here?  I live in Palo Alto, where I have my main residence.  I own rental properties in San Mateo, Foster City and East Palo Alto.  The one in East Palo Alto I only pur...

We are getting a lot of new members - many of which haven't uploaded pics yet, meaning post after post of stock icons! PLEASE, take a minute and upload your pic - If you just don't want your personal pic online for...

Hi Everyone, I am looking for obstacles that are holding investors back from accomplishing their first deal. Leave some comments below and I will do my best to offer insight. -Thanks for your input Sterling.Other expe...

Real estate is super fun - and most of us are obsessed. But what do you do when you're not real estating?I'll go first. I love to hike, road cycle, and snowboard. 

Jumping in to real estate was a well-calculated move. I live in San Jose, and this market is notorious for making people lose faith in their ability to purchase. I bought my primary residence in May of 2017 - a brand ...

I read the following article tonight:

Strategic Default or Efficient Breach?

that speaks about the supposed "moral obligation" to continue making payments on an underwater mortgage. The article generally jives wi...