So I'm in the learning phase of REI and want to start taking some action. I know I want to have buy and hold multi-unit properties but been a little confused what I should start with since I haven't had any experience...

Needless to say I'm not having beginner's luck when it comes to connecting with a general contractor.  I have attempted to contact 3 different GCs thus far and only heard back from one.  The one that responded pretty ...

So I have been driving myself nuts working on the duplex I "house hacked" before I knew it had a name. New kitchen, dealing with tenants schedule, changing the new stove from gas to propane, ect. I owe $150k. The most...

My last few weeks in a nutshell:1. Spot a REO good property on Zillow that is overpriced for local market.2. Call Realtor on website, ask to be shown property.3. Go and tour site, take some photos, ask some questions....

Hello everyone! I am in the military currently stationed overseas, but do to return stateside in the spring. I am looking at purchasing rental property upon my return but it would be my first investment. I am looking ...

Hello all:
I was hoping someone here could help me with a current situation. My partner and I want to buy rental properties (single houses) by applying as individuals to get better conditions on the loan (interest ra...

There have been several threads recently about trying to grow portfolios past 4, 10, or X properties. It seems everyone has unique problems based on their credit, income, liquidity, leverage ratios, type of income, e...

My family was in a tenant in common situation at the cousins level now. We had a cousin sell his 1/8 interest to a firm that is a licensed real estate brokerage firm but also bills itself as a developer.The local boa...

We looked at 2 houses today.

The first one:

One was a very small (780 sq ft) 3 bedroom. Build 1940's. The living room was tiny...12 x 11. Then 3 small bedrooms - 12 x 11, 10 x 9 and 10 x 8 and 1 bath. Beautiful new...

I hired two professional tilers to tile one of my properties.Their quote was $500 more than another estimate I received but I felt like they were professionals who I could trust to do a good job.Indeed they have been ...