What is the biggest drawback/limitation to being a realtor compared to being a real estate investor?

It's been five months or so since I've joined this website and have been relatively absent from the forums, not because I decided REI wasn't for me, but rather because I have been busy doing deals! To set the stage, h...

I am still in the research stage and looking into the website roofstock.com. They are a turnkey. I am wondering if anyone has had experience with this company or actually purchased through them. They seem to have a ve...

I tried calling a few Window places, but they will not come out to the property until I own the property (which is understandable).

So, what is my best option for getting repair estimates before I actually own the pr...

I ask if flipping is dead, or at least dying? Here in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area, I have watched the margin on deals become slimmer and slimmer. During the past few years, television shows and seminars have flood...

We had a pleasant emergency HOA special assessment meeting this week. Due to updated CA codes & regulations, coupled with the lack of foresight & planning by the HOA Management & Board, our complex has to ...

What's preferred: (1) High cash flow, but low chance of appreciation, OR (2) modest cash flow, but high chance of appreciation? I had a discussion last week with a fellow investor, and we were debating the merits of e...

I have felt drawn to investing in Mobile Home Parks partially because I feel like it allows me to have an impact by providing affordable housing.What I want to know is if there is a real solution to the unaffordabilit...

I have a small house on 18 acres.   We have rented it out 5 times with no complaints.  In the last 4 years we we have totally renovated it adding a sun room, new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and refinishing floors, ref...