Hello Bay Area BP folks and others. I've been wanting to invest in real estate for awhile.  To get started with a low budget I've always thought an in law unit aka ADU, would be a great way to start.  My backyard thou...

I’ve educated myself. I’ve watched countless hours of YouTube videos and listened to the same amount of podcasts. I just finished a webinar course and I’m ready to take the dive.  I’m so used to the rat race that I ha...

I put a Condominium Triplex for sale to investors only. I did all the needed analysis for a fix and flip type investors. My price = After Repair value (based on detailed comps analysis)- Detailed & accurate Renova...

In my humble opinion, the bubble has started to burst and many of us including myself are still in denial. The national median home value is now $217,300, an increase of 8.3% on the year and 8.4% above the bubble-era...

So I have a seller who wants to know the answers to all these questions?

1) If you are not going to buy the house with your own cash why am I signing a contract with you?

2) I need to let my attorney review this con...

With the stress of the holidays looming, I thought it could be fun to share the lighter side of real estate. What are some of the funniest experiences you've had as an investor? How did you handle it? What would you d...

Hello all, I am looking for your input on managing this tenant. He is very high maintenance and I am at my limit. I am not perfect, so maybe it's me... Regardless, please feel free to share your constructive feedback....

Long post -  HELP.I got an email this morning from my tenant that I sent a non-renewal letter to last month. I gave this tenant an extra month to find new housing as it is very difficult to find housing here. She has ...

We're learning the importance of reserve funds right now and in the coming months. In terms of months (I don't need to know your exact dollar amount) how much do you have in reserves?I'm talking every expense for your...

The real estate market is often the subject of speculation and forecasts, some predicting downturns or even crashes. However, based on my extensive experience and observation in the field, I believe there are strong r...