When I first got started investing in 1-4 units, I always thought having tenants when you purchase a 1-4 unit is a better deal than it being vacant:1) It could mean that something could be wrong with the property prev...

I've been lurking and replying on a few posts for a few weeks. So far BP has been super helpful. I figured I should finally introduce myself.I'm new to real estate but not to investing in general. I've invested in sto...

Grew up in Ohio, but have resided in Tokyo the past 6 years. I have my own business out here, but now looking into property investment. Particularly interested in investing in Columbus, Ohio and Tokyo or Fukuoka, Japa...

Hi everyone!I am new to REI and have been studying/researching/attending seminars but feel that the right coach would make all the difference as I have yet to do a deal. I am trying to make my first wholesale deal but...

Aloha all,I am in an interesting situation and really want to move towards my dream of renovating/flipping homes.I am currently a project engineer for a GC. I was recently (2 months ago) relocated to Maui, bought a co...

The morning started off with investors from all over the US slowly meandering their way into the massive masonic Scottish Rites Temple sitting off the shores of beautiful Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland. The idea of ...

A fellow investor recently said to me, "I want a 60 year old renter because they're stuck in their ways and I want them to be stuck in my home." If this is the target renter, you'd have to have single-story homes with...

Just wanted to put this out there for those who are interested in MTR or do MTR but haven't really explored the possible tenants. I personally am a travel nurse, but I have rented my home MTR to 5 different renters si...

I recently moved out of Michigan to West Virginia. Given the market in the Metro Detroit area, I have chosen to rent out a 3/2 condo that I own. I've also handed things over to a property management company given that...

Four years ago my wife and I took the plunge into real estate by househacking in the most dangerous city in America, and no @Joshua Dorkin it’s not Detroit. At the time we knew absolutely nothing about real estate an...