I am under contract on a quadplex near a university that is 4 hour drive from me. After speaking with some property managers, I'm realizing they really know how to tack on the fees... 10% (expected) of all revenues, 1...

Highest property prices in the nation, maybe the world.  Yet commission rates are untouched.  5-6% is still standard.  But how is that possible considering that'd be more than most people make in a year? $100,000 I he...

I've recently become involved in an HOA that is really struggling. It is a high foreclosure pocket and there are now many vacant units and non-paying owners. Only about half of the owners pay the dues. We've lost o...

Hey Landlords and landladies! I'm sure each has seen many variation of tenants.I did want to "brag" on this SFH tenant of mine that calls me early to pay her rent with a smile. Wonderful! Same house I evicted a tenant...

Hi guys, I am a Canadian citizen with permanent residence in Mexico. I've been investing in real estate in the state of Yucatan (the safest state in Mexico) for the last 1.5 years and have learned alot.. so far I've i...

Let's not be coy, we overpaid for this lot, but we knew it going in this time...which is a refreshing change for us. We bought this lot as a marginal deal thinking that if all went well we'd be lucky to make $30k and,...

Hi all, I have had some experience in small real estate investing but a friend of mine has approached me to start investing in short-term rentals. I am aware of the main differences and landscape but was just curious ...

I've got a tenant in a single family residence who has been extremely aggressive and demanding since moving into the home a few months ago. We re-did the house and it's in great condition- new appliances, new paint, n...

I was born and raised in CA. It's so heartbreaking to see what is happening to it.  A recent poll says that 46% of the people plan on leaving the bay area. Let's do our own poll (FOR CALIFORNIANS or those that recentl...