I've seen some threads about paying down student loans vs. investing in real estate. Usually great material; par for the course here. However, I haven't come across one discussing my situation. So I thought I'd start ...

Hi! I'm debating on how much to update before trying to rent. I "think" I can get $2700-$2900 for monthly rent (if I'm off I'm open to suggestions PLEASE!) Will it still rent when the interior is in original 70s condi...

Bought a property in 2005 that was an absolute NNN corporate restaurant lease.  For 11years they paid rent like clock work, then one day they shut their doors and did not fulfill the rest of their 15 year corporate te...

Just getting started, anyone find it beneficial to have a separate phone for business or too complicated/unnecessary expense? 

With 2016 right around the corner, now is a good time to reflect on 2015 and what motivates you.Real estate investing offers great benefits to those who have the desire and work ethic to be an entrepreneur.  To be suc...

Getting a good chunk of change back from IRS and I want to start investing by buying a property in the $80-$90k range ready to rent out but the wife thinks we should eliminate our debt first. Is it a good idea to get ...

What things show weakness to tenants.

Another thread mentioned "weak landlord face." What are the signs?

I would call these weakness:

- Rent not due until move in day
- No lease
- No rental application
- No refere...

I have been waiting on the sidelines to buy a home since 2006. I live in Santa Barbara and after 5 years of renting a one bedroom apartment frankly my patience is running out. We are planning to have a kid and need to...

Just wondering. How many of you out there have rental properties (or had rental properties) with negative cash-flow? I do. And I see so many newbies on here with a goal to be a buy-and-hold investor and I think ...

Thank you for reading my post. Please let me know if I should be posting this in another category. I'll start by saying that I am a newbie. Other than my primary residence I bought in 2011, I have yet to make any move...