Hi everyone, I am looking to start planning to buy my first property. In determining how much mortgage I am pre-approved for, do I use a mortgage broker or go directly to the lenders? I hear credit unions have better ...

In the face of a transforming housing landscape and tightening availability, California has embraced Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a beacon of opportunity and practicality. Bolstered by state laws, cities, and co...

Hello all, I'm looking for anyone's opinion of Lou Brown's House Monster or Street Smart real estate investment programs. They teach you how to become an "affordable housing provider" and teach how "you can be the ban...

I am toying with the idea of self management, however I am haunted by the what-ifs and hows.I would love any feedback from other landlords on how you got out from under a current property management agreement upon exp...

I want to be a landlord, not a huge landlord because I don't like problems but maybe have 2 or 3 tenantsBut this all seems so scary because there are so many laws. For example, if in the rental application you don't p...

Everyone,

It feels good to be passionate about something again! I haven't had this driving desire to master something since I discovered texas holdem.

In the short term, i'll be rooting for you folks fr...

I have been helping out a family friend who is in a very challenging situation.  My goal at first was to see if they can avoid a foreclosure and stay in their home.  The second option was to sell it for them to get ou...

New landlord here. What do you charge market renters upfront? A security deposit with first & last months rent? Just first months rent with security deposit? No security deposit & just move in fee with first m...

I purchased my first rental property a little over a year ago in a great location for commuters. I am 1-3mins away from major highways and 3mins away from Newark Liberty International Airport. I am currently house hac...

Hi everyone, Pretty much every blog or every podcast I listen to here mentions that you should "house hack" and "live in one side and rent out the other." In detailing the advantages of doing this they go on to say th...