Hi everyone.  My name is Brian, a new real estate investor.  Not quite an investor yet, it's all just a thought and dream for now.  I am a constant learner and continuous improver.I live in Smithfield, Virginia, in th...

Hello everyone,

I am planning on purchasing a couple of plots of lands.
In the future, I will either sell off as the area develops or develop myself for leisure.

For one of these lots, I am planning on using the own...

Hi,I'm starting to research tax lien investing. Given the state of the stock market over the last few years, I'm looking for a way to invest in certificates to gain an interest rate higher than what banks are offering...

Hello Fellow Investors,

Last September I purchased a 3-day seminar for $800.00 from a San Diego real estate "guru" who was a featured speaker at our local Santa Barbara REIA. The seminar has never been deli...

What financial qualifications do you consider when evaluating a tenant?  Minimum credit score?  Income multiplier (compared to monthly rent)?  Debt:Income ratio?  Other?

As a former agent, I never questioned the use of title companies. I understand that they provide title insurance, but what exactly do they do that I can't do myself?

Anyone have any success in a bank allowing you/your investor to assign a contract? I have heard through the grapevine that Wachovia will allow it, but I don't know for sure. A local Realtor associate told me today t...

I have a guy that has done a few jobs for me and we've not had any issues. I recently needed a roof replaced. Asked him for his bid and he sent me his quote via text. Afterwards We agree on color, date, time etc.  He ...

Prior to renting out our unit we did time stamped photos & provided a move in checklist for our tenants. Upon move out time we provided a move out checklist. During our final walkthrough we noted they left the uni...

Ok so I am getting to the point where i have done most research, have my business together,business cards, bandit signs,about 10 cash buyers ect. I think im ready to start my first deal. I can find a great deal and i ...