So what are the cons/drawbacks of using OPM. My wife and I bought our first rental and are being persuaded strongly by some family members not to use OPM for additional rentals. They talk highly of Dave Ramesy. I loo...

Hello, I am looking for someone who understands Think or Swim (and who does fairly well with it) to help me understand how to better use it. I don't have a lot to offer, but I want to pay you for your education. I mad...

What are some of the techniques you guys use to determine the value and/or monthly rent of a property ?

For example: I use the "Five Step Property Evaluation" technique from the book "The ABC's of Real Estate Investi...

Hey All,Me and my partner are having a general discussion on our properties that need some updating. We currently rent out our 3 Bd units for $1,500 per month. Some are out dated and need face lifts, (new floors, pain...

Hey Guys,Does anyone have a good source for ready made home plans?Haven't been able to find any good deals on flips lately and been running some rough numbers, looks like one can do quite well building their own house...

Real Estate allows you to be in more control. Buying stocks leaves you at the mercy of the market forces.
I have always been fascinated by financial markets. Investing in real Estate and the stock market excites me. ...

I have a question about getting a HELOC loan.  Is there any restrictions as to what I can get a HELOC for?  I want to get cash via a HELOC to buy stock.  Before I go through the process, can this be done?

I have a rental house with 150K left on the mortgage, I have 200k in an after tax brokerage account invested in cash, stocks and bonds. Should I sell the investments (pretend we're in a non-recession normal stock mark...

Hi, I have just come across an opportunity to invest in a "Co-op" I am not familiar with investing at all, so this is where I need help to find out if this is a great deal, good deal, or not a deal at all. They are as...

I'm new to getting loan for my investment property. Recently signed a contract to purchase a duplex in TX. Most of my downpayment is in stocks. My family member gifted me a lump sum of money (because I want to keep se...