While I realize that rules of thumb like the 1% rule cannot replace proper due diligence and thorough analysis, they can help focus time/energy. Does anybody have any helpful rules of thumb that can be applied to a sh...

It seems as if a large number of buy and hold investors try to use the 50% rule for their rental properties. I myself think the rule makes perfect sense and that is what I use also.

I would like to get everyone's o...

Hey Everyone, I began flipping houses more than a decade ago. I can recall how lost I was when I started and I wish that I would’ve had someone to guide me through the process and allow me the opportunity to avoid a...

One of my tenants has just been diagnosed with cancer. She's been dealing with various health issues that have made paying rent on time a problem. Has anyone dealt with a situation like this? I'm trying to be accommod...

Hello All,

I hope I caught your attention with this headline!

So I was thinking… (oh no here we go). I truly believe that to be successful in ANY business (real estate investing or not) marketing is the key! Withou...

Hello All,I am considering this deal for $238,000. It is a duplex in a pretty nice area of Sacramento, CA. One unit has 3 bedroom and 2 baths. The other has 2 and 2 and it is rented for $850 which is kind of low. It c...

Hey all!I've recently targeted a mixed use property that I think would be a perfect first investment property for my husband and myself. The property is listed at 455k, and is comprised of a first floor retail space, ...

Curious to know if anyone has tried Realtor.com's lead generation program (or anyone else's for that matter).  I took the chance and paid (a good amount of money) for an expected 20 leads/month but in two days i've re...

Where have you found the best profit margins when flipping for under $600k within a few hours driving distance from the Bay Area? 

I've got a question for anyone who is an Airbnb host AND a landlord...I have a situation that is good for me, but I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle it in terms of a contract/lease. I have someone who wan...