I have been given the opportunity to invest in a new RE brokerage. The people that want to start it are top notch, motivated, ethical, honest, and go getters. I don't think I could find someone I would trust more or h...

Well I got my second less than stellar tenant in two years. Another single mom. Figures. A pity you cannot discriminate based on marital status. Anyway, after she moved out the place stunk like cigarette smoke. I knew...

I've been working several configurations to get this to work.  This is my first experience with focusing on terms instead of low cash offers. I'd love your ideas. Here is the breakdown.2/1 SFR House free and clear. Se...

I am thinking over 2 choices. Would like input, insight or opinions. I have a bay area SFH value ~$410K,  bought 1 year ago for $385K with 20% down and put about $30K repairs into it.  Has good terms, 30year loan with...

I only began educating myself a couple of months ago here, I have learned a lot and I know I have much more too learn (there is always more to learn!).  I have been fairly successful in my W2 career, not always happy ...

Looking at a smaller apartment deal in Texas that only has 1BR units.  What are some of the downsides to only having one floor plan and specifically 1BR units?  Here are some of the details:16 units - 2 bldngs, 8 unit...

New to real estate and looking for my first rental. Have been using the rental calculator on every potential property I find in Waukesha, Wisconsin and surrounding towns. Every single property is a bust! Negative cash...

Hello, everyone - I'm currently working my way through J Scott's books and taking notes. I'm a buy-and-hold investor by nature but it seems acquiring distressed properties and adding value through renovation (minor or...

My ex tenants are suing me twice the amount of retained security deposit for damages. I had sent them a list of itemized deductions (hardwood floor damages $1600, utilities - water, sewer, trash, and electricity $370,...