Hi everyone!    A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of speaking with Brian Gibbons on the phone for about half an hour. He is very knowledgeable, and for a newbie like me the information and advice he was able t...

Hi everyone,I have a few old solo 401ks at vanguard that do not let me self direct. I’m looking to roll them into a different bank that will let me send direct and make loans for real estate investing to take advantag...

New to RE investing , can I claim taxes fees on RE mentor/coaching, including Real-Estate software system package as RE start up Business cost? 

Hello everyone,We are getting ready to start investing in real estate out of state...primarily buy and hold SFRs and small multi-families. My husband and I are partnering up with 2 friends (another married couple). We...

HelloI could be missing the obvious, but I cannot seem to find much information on calculating the return and benefits of debt pay down on a rental property.How do you assess the benefits of improved equity or increas...

Long time lurker, first time poster.Over the last 18 months I've purchased 4 buy and hold properties and I just signed a purchase agreement for my 5th, a duplex is Grand Rapids, Michigan.Every property I've purchased ...

I am wanting to get advice from you guys on what is my best option to get in the fix and flip game.  I currently have 2 rental properties in my portfolio and am wanting to branch out into the fix, flip, and sell secto...

I asked earlier if folks offer gifts to their tenants at the holidays or move in and I got mixed responses? What do you do to help foster goodwill (and how many units do you have as a point of reference).THANKS!Love,a...

The title is a bit open ended, but what I am referring to is the following as mentioned in the BP podcast on many occasions.Browsing unit listings in my target area and cold calling the person that listed the unit whe...

Hi folks - has anyone heard of agents doing CMA's to help investors with off-market deals directly for compensation?    The reason is that I'm in the scenario where I have a friend with a real estate license helping m...