Hey, and thank you in advance for reading my post. I have been reading these forums, listening to podcasts and reading books for the last two years on REI. I just recently finished my residency and started earning a m...

I'm a late newbie RE investor and only own a primary residence with a family of two kids.  We have about 600k equity in our Bay Area,CA  house with another 650K left to pay on our 2.5% refinanced mortgage.  I also hav...

Hello! I am from Hawaii (Oahu) and brand new to real estate investing. I’m tracking to close on my first out of state turn-key rental property in June (single family home). I just received the home inspection report f...

I'm a huge fan of durable flooring for rentals. (I won't do carpet.) My personal favorite is porcelain tile as it's practically bulletproof and aesthetically acceptable here in Texas. Sometimes, though tile is not a...

Last night the appraisal came in ahead of my first deal. The property was valued at $153,000. My offer was $178,000. The 2010 appraised value was $172,000; rent has increased and they've made improvements to the pr...

Hi BP members! I am looking into giving bandit signs a shot in Los Angeles area. I want to be aware of laws regarding putting up the signs. I am having a difficult time finding the information on the L.A. city website...

I've learned the individual who sold me a 4-plex on owner carry a few years passed away a month ago. The promissory note will transfer to his only child and he wasn't married. He was a fine, personable older fellow bu...

My wife and I are diving into the idea of vacation rentals for the long term. Basically, acquiring a good number to be there for retirement. We are fortunate enough to not "need" income from these properties right now...

Because of my track record of investing profitably in apartment buildings, I am one of the first phone calls that apartment owners and brokers make when they're selling their properties in Cincinnati.And that's good. ...

(First Time Home Buyer / House Hacking)
Hello BP Community,
I’m based the Bay Area, Ca & have fix n flip experience in this market. I’m new to the rental side of the RE business & searching for a multi-fami...