I’m 20 years old and live in Arizona but I was looking at a cheaper markets to invest in like Memphis Tennessee. I’m seeking advice on should I try to get a primary residence here in Az or a rental property in a cheap...

Here's why I don't like the 1% rule...A buy-and-hold investor should think long-term. The 1% rule doesn't matter as much if you have a 5-10 year investing horizon because it does not take into account appreciation or ...

What are the top three (or more if you're willing to share) types (regarding subject matter, i.e. water leak, A/C broken, etc.) of phone calls you get from your tenants?

Hi all -We have been landlords for 5 years with very few issues. Everything that has come up we have been able to fix within a day. We take great pride in our homes. I am sick to my stomach with an issue we have been ...

I found this deal at a local REIA meeting. A realtor/wholesaler/investor had a single-family, 725 square foot, asbestos-siding, wood frame, house in a C/C- area four houses down from a major intersection that proba...

Hi all! Just finished reading the "How to Invest in RE" book and want to build my "to do" lists and work through MINS (not trying to show off, just using the book terms for "reinforcement"). What are the MOST IMPORTAN...

The duplex I have under contract has a few minor things to repair. One of the things I'm most concerned with is the HVAC system. The exterior unit and the furnace was manufactured in 1987 (which is when the house w...

I have been thinking a lot about getting into rental properties, they seem like a good investment to allow me to retire early but also still do the things I want to do.  My question is how do you create a positive cas...