I’ve recently come across the concept of “personal banking” through “overfunding” whole life insurance policies and leveraging the cash value to buy assets.In theory it sounds like a can’t loose situation. You have a...

This is an open discussion about non-profits providing or facilitating special needs or specialty housing, yet doing so profitably for those who operate the housing services. This has basically arisen out of another t...

I was just reading Ben's latest blog post and he brought up some real numbers after owning 100 doors. His experience has led him to the conclusion you need to get $1000 per month(sfh) in order to cover expenses and st...

Just watched this fascinating and well-done story by CNBC on "What’s Driving California’s Mass Exodus?"
Now, I live and invest in California, so I'm definitely not a California hater.  However, I'm also no California...

Welcome to our question of the week! Based on last week's responses, we have a lot of lurkers that have not purchased their first property. Buying the first, or even second and third can feel pretty nerve wracking. So...

Some flips are easy...paint, carpet, clean, and list.  Then there are the hard ones.  I've never posted a diary of a flip before.  With over 600 flips under my belt I sometimes think that I've seen it all.  Then I see...

In another thread this debate was started. Is your primary dwelling an investment?

One argument for is that you expect your primary dwelling to appreciate, therefore, it is an investment.

However, an a...

I've got these two young kids that moved in and signed a 4 year lease. We had just completely remodeled the unit, new bathrooms, new kitchen cabinets, granite countertop, new microwave and fridge, sinks, faucets, plum...

I've read news reports that say up to 20% of rent has gone unpaid in the last couple of months. I manage 350 units and all but one has paid (we extended grace far longer than normal but now we're in the process of evi...

It seems that purchasing property in all cash would have the best outcome for investments. The owner would not have a mortgage. The owner would have to pay property taxes. Buying with all cash gives the owner the opti...