Hello. First post. I've been listening to the podcast/videos. I've recently begun realizing that my 401k will very likely be insufficient for retirement (I'm 37), so I'm searching for alternative investments. Instead ...

This would be my first venture into real estate so I'm not sure how to go about figuring out if this will work.I would like to build new houses to rent.I'm unable to do any of the labor and quite a bit short on cash.H...

I am now turning to BP, you all, as my last resort though I'm not entirely sure how that will turn out.

After spending many years reading, learning, I'm taking action, my RE license will be valid soon, and I ...

Full disclosure: Newbie here.After going through many tremendously helpful podcasts, articles and forum discussions, I have decided to get in action. At starting out, what struck me is that it is almost impossible to ...

I'm just starting out with real estate investing. I sent out some direct mail letters, and I have someone who called me back who has a property they want to sell! The owner admitted to me that the property needs a lot...

Hi, I'm in Chicago and am interested in doing lease options. Could anyone offer information for a beginner? Do I need a website right away? What do I need to get started (ie real estate attorney, where do I find contr...

I've got new tenants that have only been in the house for one month. It's a couple and a roommate in a 3 bedroom house. I see the girl in the couple emailed me asking to get off the lease because she and the boyfriend...

When doing a Contract for Deed, how do you protect yourself, as well as anyone you place in the home?How do you prevent the Do On Sale clause from being exercised?I see many people promote doing deals in a creative wa...

What are you thoughts of investing passively through sydications and how exactly do they work, or how does the investor profit?I have a potential deal for a 80 unit apartment complex.. $25,000 min investment... 10% ca...

Met with an Asheville, NC attorney today to establish a potential relationship for future closings.  When we mentioned the various types of transactions we might be bringing, this attorney proceeded to condescend to m...