Hi, I live in San Jose/Saratoga CA area and am thinking to invest in buy-and-hold rental (SFH/small multiplex or small apartment). However SF/San Jose bay area is way too expensive to find cash flow positive propertie...

I'm a newbie, wanted to get some advice from experienced folks on what offer to make. I've done my analysis on a property, after looking at rental income and expenses, and cap rate of 8% that I'm looking for, I believ...

- Do you have an LLC in place to accept and sign leases and handle transactions?
- " John Smith Rentals ""
" Toby Smith landlording Group "

Yes or no?

I applied online to get pre-approved for an FHA loan on a triplex. I filled out a form through Quickenloans and the representative called me 30 seconds later. I was told that FHA loans work for duplex's, however the...

Hi all,

I had a question about finding a deal if you don't use the MLS. I don't have a license, so if I find a deal that's not listed on the MLS would I still need to use an agent to close the deal?

Thanks in advanc...

I was in touch with a real estate agent who put me on the MLS "tickler" system that alerts me to the type of properties I am looking for (i.e. distressed properties). Since these homes are already listed, would the se...

Is getting a real estate license on the side while attending college beneficial for long term investing? What are the steps for acquiring one and how long does it take?

If I own a condo and am behind on HOA dues can I quit claim my property to a LLC to protect me from liability?

Hello, I'm about a month out from closing on a triplex with tenants. 2 of the tenants leases are expiring end of February and the third is on a sec 8 til Sept.  The owner has a personal property manager taking care of...

Just looked at my first two properties today.  Both 3plexes.  One will need 50Kish worth of work and the other significantly less but still enough work so it won't qualify for an FHA loan.  If I make an offer I want t...