I've had the same tenant in my SFR rental for years and years.  He's not one to call me with any issues unless they are legitimate so I'm rarely there.  It's been a few years since I've walked through the house.  I've...

I usually make decisions quickly, but I'm stuck on this one... I need to replace the flooring for 3 bedrooms in my rental property. They currently have carpet, but it's pretty worn out. I am trying to decide whether t...

My partner (@Joseph Cameron) and I recently attended a seminar about real estate investing thinking we were going to get to network with other newbies and get help from some seasoned investors. Instead we sat through ...

I have almost completed my RE class and I am about to take my classroom exam. When is a good time to look for a broker to work with. Also what brokers are very competent to teach aspiring agents and what should I look...

Good morning,Earlier this year I decided that I wanted to buy my first place. I met with a family friend who is a realtor and he started to show us homes. For one reason or another, we didn't go with any of the homes ...

We see much discussion on how to find deals and buy deals. However not much is mentioned about how to handle the leads when you get them or HOW to CLOSE a deal.A great closer will out perform someone with superior kno...

I hear a lot about newbies wanting to be mentored and I myself stumbled across an investor who is interested in mentoring me, but my question is why?  Besides the goodness of their hearts, why do investors (who must b...

I recently purchased a building with pre-existing tenants on section 8 living in one of the units. They did not have a lease so they signed a new one when I purchased the building. They had recently moved into this un...

Looking to sell my home, but it is very much a home that will sell itself, how can i be the one to sell it insted of wasting money on extra fees of going through a realtor?

Hi Everyone!My Name is John and I live in Greenville, South Carolina. I am brand new to REI with an open sponge like mind and an endless amount to learn. I am looking to start purchasing properties in the Upstate area...