Hello, I would like some advice on a property that my family owns.It is two SFR's on one lot (detached) in LA County that was bought in the early 80's and is now owned free and clear. It has an NOI of ~30,000 and I th...

I'm an engineer and investor. I want to see what kind of part time work/services I can provide as an engineer to intersect with real estate. Whether it be subconsultations to someone else or direct services, I'd like ...

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I am a newbie landlord and have two rental properties. I am getting ready to rent the second property beginning Sept 1 and have been asked to consider a school year lease, a lease that ends 5/31 each y...

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Current Newsweek article lists The United States as # 11 in countries worldwide. Really cool website with different categori...

Hey Guys,I'm currently a college student with massive loans.I also just got a job that pays around $775/month.Would it be a good idea to spend ~$500/month $140,000 4BR house?  I could then live in 1 room, and rent out...

For savvy investors, understanding schools is a great way to find hidden value that’ll improve demand for your rental. How are the schools? As a Realtor, this is a question I get almost daily. The state of California ...

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I found a charming home and know the owner lives out of state. According to the records bought the home for 44k and is selling for 66k and offering to carry the contract.

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Hi all,I recently joined BP after hearing it mentioned numerous times on the "Mad Fientist" podcast and after reading @Scott Trench's "Set for Life." I'm a complete novice when it comes to REI but from what I've seen ...

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As a recent college grad with a finance degree and a knack for real estate investing, it is striking to see what is going on in the housing market. Before I delve into why I believe this, I wanted to ru...

I'm going to preface this with what I've said on other posts... I understand that no one has a crystal ball. I'm going to be moving to Plano/ Rockwall TX in July/ August (can't move earlier due to kids in school). I'm...