**This is the intro to a possible multiyear diary. Sorry for the long first post, I wanted to give context. My goal is to update this every month when I update my personal balance sheet**So today is my 38th birthday. ...

Hey guys.  I apologize that I've been MIA for most of the summer.  It's been a crazy summer for me.  Between changing careers, completing my first flip, family issues...it's been a busy summer.  Here's my situation:  ...

In today's New York Times: Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias - The New York Times (nytimes.com)My initial take is that this is a sound move by Fannie and Freddie to address a real issue.  If it helps...

I currently live in the Bay Area and am looking to invest in a "buy and hold" rental property.  Since home values have skyrocketed and properties don't cash flow in the Bay Area, I have looked to surrounding areas in ...

I'm seeing and noticing a super low inventory in homes which is causing markets to become super competitive to a point where people are buying homes for above market value. I know the low rates have buyers seeking to ...

Has anyone heard of or know of Darnell Cooley. I've been offered his assistance in getting my Real Estate Investor career going. I'm asking bc I do have to pay him and don't want to be scammed.

Hello all I am considering getting a primary residence to house hack next year and I am trying to decide on what market I would like to be in. This would be a buy and hold SFH (Maybe 3 bed 3 bath?) and cash flow deal....

Hi!  New real estate investor here with a goal of investing to replace my income within the next 3 years.  I live in the SF Bay Area, which is one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country, so my goal i...

So here I am wanting to make the most of the new year ahead and the questions I am always interested in for investors who have been flipping houses for a while is.....How did you fund your first flip? How did you fund...