This post is not about creative real estate deals. I am the conventional "BUY HOLD RENT IT OUT" long term investor.

I am terrified after reading the PROFESSIONAL TENANT FROM HELL sticky post. And on top of that, t...

Hi Everyone,  Hoping to get a second set of eyes on my first set of calculations.  This is a TK in Indy, good B neighborhood.  I still need to talk through all the details of the rehab but it will be thorough.  Quick ...

We've tried to compile some of the most important forum posts and articles about using an LLC or other corporate structure for your real estate business.

Check out the most frequently asked ques...

Got off the phone with my investment advisor, i had emailed him about whether or not he knew how to invest in real estate with a self directed IRA. I hear about it relatively frequently, and have one person in my offi...

Just started my third book that was recommended through this site "Rental houses for the successful small investor". I did notice it was written in 1999 so I'll take parts of it with a grain of salt but expect the o...

This going to be a lengthy post, so bear with me and appreciate the time for reading this.Background: My mother-in-law is having a difficult time with her landlord. She lives in a house in a lot of three homes in Los ...

How much capital do you need to have to start and where did you find your first deal that is successful? Thank you. 
Ready to learn from all of you. :)

After months ... well, maybe a year, of lurking, I've submitted my "introduction" post and made a few other small contributions to some of the fora.

Now I've sat down to raise the questions responsible for my being h...

Was wondering if anyone can offer advice on structuring private money loans. I am new in REI and am currently seeking out my first deal. When that first deal finally does present itself, I want to be ready and move on...

I have credit card debt, student loans and a car loan that's upside down. Between my fiancee and I that equals about a total of $56000 in debt. Should I spend time agressively tackling debt or focusing the time and mo...