I keep reading these stories of people starting off in Real Estate with no money. They hook up with a Private Money Lender then obtain properties to hold for long term investments. Can anyone elaborate on how this is ...

Okay, let me start with a real live example of what I’m talking about.  Then I’ll give you my take.  The year was 1976.  The parents of a good friend of mine were doing pretty well financially, and decided to buy a mu...

I try to avoid political discussions, as they never lead anywhere good in the business world - but this one strikes at the very heart of REI.  Former "Sex and the City" actress, Cynthia Nixon is running for Governor o...

Hi. What are your thoughts on what will perform better going forward, short-term rentals or long-term rentals? 
This is a topic that comes up very frequently in conversations with clients, investors, and friends here...

Hi,
I am planning multifamily / apartment construction in Dallas Metroplex.
Here is my planning, let me know your suggestions and recommendations...
Land : 2-3 acresLand Price: 200 - 300KUnits: 30Construction: Arou...

The Real Estate Economy Watch published a newsletter this morning and this article caught my attention (as all good headlines will!). Are 39% of Appraisals Wrong?I read the article though and it talks about a few thin...

Hello all,We are closing on a 12unit next month. The inspection showed there are 8 water heaters that are near double life expectancy (so they are 10 year water heaters but some are 18 years old). Would you replace th...

I'm 19 years old and my parents have been getting on my case lately, Pay us this a week, pay us that, step up to the plate, you use our washer , our dryer, and the oven, you eat our food and so on. I think it's time ...

I'm looking for an investment property in Orlando. I'd be a remote owner and not familiar with the various neighborhoods. Can anyone guide me to neighborhoods with the best dollar value for rent vs purchase price so...

Hello BP'ers, I read an article by Alan Cowgill about how if you're gonna use a private lender for your project, you need a disclosure statement..He said in the disclosure you have to put that there's a risk invol...