I just got back from the two day seminar in Houston, been wanting to go for years and after losing 17K on my last flip I decided it was time to pay the $750.00 and go. If you know nothing about real estate I'd say it'...

Re-designed. The city at first wanted a rear loading garage, and we designed the house with that criteria. Then, they decided that they wanted the garage in the front of the house, so our architectural designer (an...

As I read some of the rules of thumb for real estate investing, I can't help but question if they are realistic or simply wishful thinking.For example, 70% rule says you should by a house with total cost including reh...

Do you prefer complete rehab, minor touch ups, or rent ready rental homes and why?Early on I wanted rent ready homes because I was just getting started. However now I prefer properties that need more work up front bec...

Hello,
I found this site several months ago and absolutely love it! I've now decided to become an active member.

A bit about myself - own my own home in Greenwich, CT. Recently rehabbed it from "slum" on the blo...

I'm looking into investing in Ohio (possibly Cleveland), because of the cash flow. But I heard a lot of bad reviews about property management companies. Is it possible to self-manage in D areas? Here's what I'd want t...

Hello All! I just finished book 7th book of the year. I am a little behind but I have been traveling a lot and picking some pretty long books. I might have to get a few shorter ones in so I can hit my goal of 52 books...

What does the BP community think of investing into Florida in single family detached houses. which are best places to invest or avoid?  What are the typical rents ? New construction or Resale ? I live in Toronto Canad...

Hey everyone,I’ve talked to a few mortgage lenders who are all telling me that it’s basically impossible to do a 5% down conventional loan on a primary residence duplex. They are saying that it is not within the guide...

Went over to a rental property today to work on a leaking basement window. One of my tenants was at home recovering from surgery on his arm. While I was there, a vein in his arm ruptured and he started bleeding heavil...