A recent post on BiggerPockets indicated the imposition of a new $500 per day fine in California for using potable water for ANYTHING but regular in-house use. No one at all commented on this. This is a serious statem...

I want to get some feedback on an investment strategy I used in 2003-2005 that I call the "pre-construction flip".  It works like this:Identify high appreciating markets (greater than 12% annual)Identify home builders...

We have a progressive tax system in this country that supposedly taxes the "rich" more than common folks. I was wondering at what point someone magically becomes rich and should shoulder the burden of carrying others...

Hey guys, I wanted to share another great story on a property we closed earlier this year.As I’ve shared in previous posts, I have been partnering with other people to acquire more rental properties in Canada.I believ...

Welcome to our "Question of the Week"! We have all likely looked at, or even bought a fair amount of real estate in your career. Despite all that, we all have that property type that would be our dream. Do you own it?...

It's the end of the year and I am considering investing in a rental property as a first-time owner, who already owns a primary home. However, I am also thinking about whether I should max out my 401k like I did this y...

hello everyone,I am about a year away from graduating school down in southern MA and am currently saving every dollar that I can to start my investing journey with a bang! My parents and I are investing in the Fall Ri...

My lease is up March 2020, I’m prepared to purchase but looking for input. I have 2 options: A. Buy a townhome in my current area (Naperville, fairly affluent suburb near Chicago with great schools) or B. Buy a small ...

I have purchased a new home and intend to rent my current house.  Cash flow will be neutral to slightly positive, but the Tampa market seems to be finally rebounding.  My goal is to capture the appreciation that will ...

This might be an interesting topic born from another thread.

When is buying or operating in real estate a speculative venture and when are you investing? How do you define speculating and investing, what's the differ...