We've been purchasing a lot of product lately on short contracts to be competitive in the Austin market. A closing we had recently got a bit chippy and the title company the seller selected failed to tell us we neede...

I'm new to the real estate game. I have read numerous books and have almost no money to risk, so have decided that I have to start with straight options. I haven't been able to find an explanation of how to close on a...

I have evicted a tenant in florida and never collected a dime from him for 75 days. I wanteda cashier's check after first month and security deposit bounced. What can I do after eviction to collect the rent? He is w...

This is a bit of a unique situation and I'm having a difficult time working this deal. If anyone can give some advice or share their experiences, etc. it would be HUGELY appreciated. Just so you have a little more inf...

I'm researching coverage and the last thing I need is someone getting an injury on an STR. So I want to be as bulletproof as possible.If you want to protect yourself in case a renter gets hurt on your property, is a b...

So I purchased a "duplex" listing says duplex, agent says duplex, all of the paper work says multi-family and the disclosers say no zoning issues, passes inspection, even comes with both units rented. Turns out only z...

I just finished Marty Boardman's new book, "Fixing and Flipping Real Estate: Strategies for the Post-Boom Era." It was fantastic, everyone flipping on BP should pick it up.

Here's my Amazon Review (because I'm laz...

I'm thinking of investing in some notes with Capella Mortgage. I know they've been around for quite a while, and I'm wondering if anyone would be willing to share their experiences they have had dealing with them, eit...

Lately, we have been inundated with last minute cancellations, with the guest disputing the charge with their credit card company.  We are losing our appeals.  
We are able to demonstrate seemingly everything that th...

I have an opinion on wholesalers. One that may be unpopular (or maybe very popular). Wholesalers, are fantastic, motivated, and hard working individuals and have skills that a lot of real estate agents don't have. The...