I want to hear the story of some of your creative real estate purchases and I'll share one of my own.  I hope it inspires newbies to get creative and not be held back by the cash on hand in their bank account.1) Found...

Anytime we face a challenge personally or as a society there are lessons to be learned from that challenge. COVID-19 has challenged different people in different ways and we will probably each have our own takeaways ...

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forums and to REI. I haven't done my first deal yet. Actually, my husband and I nearly bought a place earlier this year. That place fell through at the last minute, but although I was hugel...

I’m having a hard time on Deciding to take a job offer in Palo Alto My biggest hesitation is the average rent cost in Palo Alto being $4,200 for a 1 bedroom My personal non negotiable are not having a commute / living...

I'll try to make this as short as possible, but I've got a question I can use some help with.  I've got an extra $900/mo or so right now that I'm saving to buy my first rental. My plan was to "snowball" the profit fro...

Hi Savvy Folks! We have some real estate experience - home purchases & managing rentals. We're interested in a primary residence home purchase using a RE attorney and hiring a buyer's RE on an hourly basis. Does a...

For those of you that buy and hold in college towns do you see this fall as...A. The same old housing market, all the students will be back. Sunshine and rainbows for everyoneB. Buying opportunity. This is the Thursda...

I have a tenant who has just moved in. Her application was great, work history was great, and she is a single gal with no pets or kids. She is looking to stay somewhere for years as she is sick of moving... Awesome! H...