Here's the quick layout...I have 8,800 sq ft of space that needs new flooring because I hate carpet. I haven't closed on the deal yet but this is something I will do right away. I am using a private lender for the dow...

With lending standards just now beginning to loosen from a historic tightening, I find it bizarre (and frankly, offensive) the idea that Private Mortgage Insurance will now be something that will be permanently affixe...

Hi, I am nearing completion of a rental property and need to decide whether to use laminate or granite.  The price I was quoted for 47 sq ft of laminate installed starts at $1300 for A level through to $1500 for C lev...

Have you ever thought about REI in Waco, TX? More and more people are these days. I moved from L.A. via Miami to Waco a year and a half ago and was amazed at the real estate market I found here. Let me tell you how Wa...

Economic Update
(Monday, March 22, 2012)
The TV commercial used to say “When E.F. Hutton speaks everyone listens.” Well, E.F. Hutton is no more. Now we have the Federal Reserve. And when the Fed speaks, truly EVE...

I constantly get asked, "When are you and Carol going to get your own real estate TV show?!?!" Since I enjoy embarrassing myself, I thought I would provide an answer...along with a video... As backstory, over the p...

I am looking to do a deal on a home worth about $300,000 with an $80,000 mortgage remaining. Is there a way to combine sub-to and seller financing to make this deal work for the seller (assuming the numbers make profi...

As some of you may have figured out from my other posts, I am highly against the "cultist" and "guru" mentality out there....

So, this thread is dedicated to those who don't wish to follow the "sheeple" route and wan...

Hello
I'm from Abbotsford, BC Canada but plan to move inland to Penticton, BC in the near future. I have two apartments at the moment. One I live in and rent out the room and other is fully rented out.  Both are in...

Hi! 
Just wanted to know if self-showings are the trend or popular way of showing rental properties now? Ex: Rently etc. I wanted to get your insight if you either use this method or know your property manager uses i...