If you are just starting out I suggest you don't fall into the cash flow trap. What is the cash flow trap?  It starts with a picture of a guy with abs on a beach sipping a light beer next to a beautiful woman.  Then a...

I wish there was a State or Federal license required to wholesale and pitch wholesale deals.  I see countless "deals" that are not deals, or even close to being a deal. Many of these wholesalers have no real estate ex...

Okay, so this one is a little out there even for me!What on earth could I possibly be talking about?  $3,900 for a real house, not a Barbie doll house right?  Where am I -- Detroit???  (See what I did there Josh, you ...

In your opinion; How does Donald Trump's presidency affect real estate investors confidence levels on both a micro and macro level?

Trying to figure out the best way to close this deal. It's a package of smaller mixed use properties in Newburgh NY. 8 buildings mostly brick 36 units. The gross income is close to 300k expenses 100k. Purchase pric...

Just curious: what would YOU do in this situation? (The lady in this story has a history of "drama" with us - so nothing in this story is unusual.) A tenant called last week about a pipe that has been leaking in her c...

I found a great deal on a Fannie Mae property. I am concerned because both neighbors mentioned "there were lots of drugs done in there" when I visited the property. All of which is speculation, so I decided to contact...

Hello All!I purchased a 18 unit building 2 1/2 years ago in Central Illinois.   Prior to purchasing, I did as much research as possible and did my best as a new investor on the due diligence.   I am struggling to see ...

Hi BP, I recently purchased a REO property in Georgia. The occupants who are currently living there I suspect are squatters. I've seen the house and it's a total mess. Police have frequented the property on many occas...