Hello all. My family and I have had enough of getting ahead just to get knocked back down. We are ready to start seeking a 2nd string of income that can help us weather the bad luck. Both of us have good jobs and thin...

Hi everyone!I’ve been owning my first multi family for just over a year now. My girlfriend and I live in the upstairs unit and we have a tenant in the downstairs unit paying rent. Throughout their tenancy I’ve receive...

I dont like renting to people that just recieve social service checks as income for 2 reasons.

1. If you dont work for it you dont take care of it.

2. You cant not garnish social service income.

I have a long story to tell you guys.  I was the person that purchase a baltimore city duplex from FNMA, that had my copper pipes cut a day before closing back in August.  I will document my journey in a few weeks.  I...

I was wondering if anyone could give me advice on what to do regarding my underwater mortgage. I understand I have a bunch of options but I'm not sure which one is best. I am a teacher; my wife is unable to find a f...

First time home buyer here. I'm trying to understand the world of real estate but the longer I deal with this the more I get the feeling real estate agents are like used car salesmen... shady. I told my agent to put i...

I’m playing with the idea of buying for cash flow and for occasional vacation use in either of these countries. I saw (online and YouTube) a couple very nice developments in Cebu (Mactan Newton) and Manila.

I have n...

Hello, I have been bouncing this idea back and forth in my head and would like to just post it and get some feedback. I have a potential to rent my current home which would be my first and buy another home. Here are t...

Please bare with me here...this is going to be lengthy and i apologize for sharing my life story but i just need help and direction!!!! I am wondering if anyone has ever jumped in headfirst and ventured into the inves...

Hello,  I'm nearing retirement age and I'm considering buying a rental property.  Am I insane!  Was it worth it to you financially?  Did you lose money your first year?  I've heard horror stories and success stories. ...