According to Tom Barrack, CEO of Colony Capital (which manages nearly $50B) distressed single family housing is one of the most attractive investments of the past 20 years because government intervention has kept affo...

I called a conventional lender to get pre-approved for a loan for an investment property (in OH).  The asking price for the property I had in mind was $70k with a 25% down payment of $17,500 which means the loan amoun...

All,I'm considering a commercial retail real estate investment. As you're aware, many sectors of retail is struggling (i.e. Macy's, Dillards, JcPenny's Sears, Neiman Marcus, etc.). However, I feel that Dollar Stores a...

Your support of AB 957 is needed again before Tuesday!

Two weeks ago, AB 957 passed the Banking and Finance Committee with bipartisan support! That first committee meeting victory is due to all of you who faxed ...

Through inheritance, we have received two vacant lots in Huntington Beach, California. The two lots are adjacent to each other. Each lot is about 7,400 sq ft and were each appraised for just under $800K. Nearby homes ...

Clearly there is a lot of due diligence required when acting
in the capacity of a private money lender, but are there any particular
measures that one takes to help to ensure your financial protection such as ...

Having a hard time finding a low cost SDIRA custodian for a reasonably small balance. I do not want to move existing IRA funds out of the stock market but want to start putting new funds into various note investing fu...

Does anyone here in Houston know how to do a background check on a tenant? I need advice on how to learn the process and forms required to do background checks.

Ran across this article on Housing Wire that says that BofA is offering 3% down, no mortgage insurance loans to help buyers get into a home.  Apparently they're conforming loans which means they can be bundled up and ...

If I receive a lead from a homeowner who is behind on their mortgage payments, what things should I be considering to avoid wasting time on a property that cannot be saved from foreclosure? Is there a point of no retu...