How did you get your start in Real Estate? What market and strategy? What market historically does pretty well?

I have some rental properties. I have two single family homes and a duplex. My duplex, on paper, is a great investment. A homerun even. The renters are good and pay on time (automatic withdrawals through Cozy). They d...

Just can't help myself on this one. Article out of Chicago today and front page here in Ft Myers . Fl. You've probably noticed all the fat kids walking around these days. I know why!! Food stamps.
12% of kids in my...

Hi All,While on vacation in Ridgway, Colorado from our day-jobs in the energy industry and our real estate investing in Houston, TX, my wife and I fell in love with the area. We absolutely love the size and coziness o...

Hey guys,I'm down in Boquete, Panama for a few days exploring investment opportunities. I have to report that I'm impressed with the group that has been running the show, International Coffee Farms. I have never consi...

This is not to be apocalyptic but to bring back to the front of people's minds a tradition that seems to have been lost recently. People used to keep pantries with significant stores of preserved food on hand in the ...

Has anyone had bad experiences with open houses in Tampa Bay?  Any tips you'd share on how to improve traffic?  Marketing?  It seems like open houses are dying, even for the owner occupant buyers... change my mind!

Are you accepting a lower CoC return than you historically have due to interest rate hikes? I am finding it almost impossible to find a 30% return (the gold standard for STR's) due to interest rates being this high. A...

Hi Everyone,I'm currently under contract for a 4-unit building. All units occupied, all tenants are paying (according to the seller).Issue: Current rent is $300/month per unit. Average for the area is $600/month (acco...