We hear a lot about “The 2% Rule” (or, as The Book on Rental Property Investing calls it, “The 2% Test”).  For our benefit, I would like to create a local forum discussion (THIS forum discussion) that documents our in...

In the past few months I've read numerous real estate investing books. It all started with Rich Dad, Poor Dad. One concept that was discussed, in other books as well, was pay yourself first. I would be considered a hi...

It has been a roller coaster ride of ups and downs.  I started real estate investing over 2 years ago.  We started with $1000 in marketing and closed a $10,500 wholesale deal 6 six weeks later.  Between then and now w...

Future Investor: What’s the first step in becoming a real estate investor?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: Because I want to start investing. So what’s the first step?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: I just told you. Because ...

I'd like to see what your thoughts are on the following question:
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How far will real estate prices fall in the near-term, and what effect will the decline have on the national economy?[/b]

Lets get a dialogue goin...

I am lucky enough to have the house next door to my residence become available at a good price. I have been fixing it up since June. One thing I have noticed is that I am constantly going back to my garage for a too...

Greetings! I am brand-spanking new to the world of investing. I'm here primarily to learn, to ask questions, to figure out the best way to break into the world of real estate investing.

I work as a Trainer a...

Good morning everyone!I stumbled across this site quite by accident yesterday and I'm amazed by the wealth of information I've already found here just by reading the Getting Started guide and browsing the forums.  It'...

Sorry about all of the lines... After copying and pasting this is the only way it would let me separate paragraphs.

Happy New Year Everyone!! It's officially 2020 and I'm so excited to begin this year out talking a...

During this time of COVID - 19 and what’s e expect the aftermath be. Should we expect buying opportunities like 08?