I know this is looking at the issue from the wrong side for most of you, but would love some input.  We signed a lease on house just under 3 weeks ago ~paid the security deposit at that time, which has been cashed.  W...

Curious what everyone's thoughts are on the following 2 options:

1. Put money aside in 401k and take a nice tax savings now, but not be able to leverage the money easily for REI. With a Self Directed 401k I may have...

Hi,I'm interested in buying a rental property somewhere in Rochester area. So far I have identified several interesting properties that are within 1-2 miles from RIT. I would appreciate the advice of someone who lives...

Hey there!I've read quite a few things here and there and it seems that there's a consensus that California is terrible for cash flow investing. But I got caught in some interesting stuff.Sure, Bay Area, LA, Sacrament...

Do you use QR codes to advertise your rentals?I started to experiment a bit with it as a way to point them to a web site with more information and details.As you know, if you use Postlets or any real estate web site t...

This question is a little broader than 'real estate' as the solution yet looks like a good place to ask. 
We are considering converting one of the investment properties into our primary residence.We might do this onc...

I live in California.  However, I plan on starting my real estate investing journey with buy and hold rental properties out of state. Particularly in the Midwest region where the market is cheaper.  I feel like starti...

Many Investors are somewhat in the dark and have questions about Title Insurance, Costs, Fees and Charges.Recv an email: Why is it that some Title Agents can handle the Title work and closing for so much less than oth...

Hello BPers...
I would like to throw an idea around and see what comes up. If an investor dedicated 100k towards investing, and had the opportunity to purchase a four unit property (valued at 400k) with 25% down, o...

Finding a profitable rental property in So Cal can be hard these days. With prices rising and people bidding 20-50k over asking, one could never cover their mortgage and expenses with a single rental property. Luckily...