Hi everyone, We've been thinking through the best way to save for kids college.  We have two kids and have been maxing out our state's 529 plan.  Quinn is a 3 year old boy and has about $18,000 in a 529 account alread...

Real estate is a good enough investment as is - why tell people fairy tales?First off, I am talking about pure passive investing. If people want to get into the real estate BUSINESS, and do all the labor that is in...

I am looking to go from 3 single family units to 9 units total by purchasing these 3 duplexes down the street from 2 of my other rentals.  They were listed for sale at $155,000 each and did not sell.  He has since can...

Hello Fellow BP Members,I just wanted your input on whether or not I should get my real estate license. I live in Ohio and I know some states are different than others.But instead of just asking for others input, I wa...

I am looking at some inexpensive condos in a lower-income area offered for $54,500. With lending being what it is these days, I am thinking of going in with a $20k down payment for a $34,500 mortgage. My spreadsheet...

Hubby and I purchased one duplex 6 yrs ago. After mortgage payments/insurance/taxes/expenses. We are at 0 profit at best, some years have been at a loss which helped cut our personal taxes.

Want to purchase 2nd pro...

First, thanks to @Douglas Dowell and others for switching me onto Glenn Mueller. His latest commercial real estate cycle analysis is here: http://www.irem.org/File%20Library/Events/IFLC/IFL...I am worried about overbu...

I am interested to hear how people would invest their first $10,000 if they were starting out from the beginning again. 
I am just getting started in REI and have saved up just over $10,000 and would like to hear wha...

What would you guys do if you could go back in time when you first started learning about real estate?  What would you do differently?  What would be the best way to set yourself up for success in multiplying your por...