Hello everyone,I have decided to buy a rental property in the Sacramento Area within my limited budget, ofcourse :-).  A few Qs:- Which areas would you recommend? I am focussing on nicer areas with good quality tenant...

Hello BP!I have a newbie question. My question today deals with OFF MARKET deals? What exactly does that mean? Here are my views:1. A property being offered for sale before it is even posted on the MLS.2. A property t...

As I respond to new member posts, I often sense and urgency to get a first deal. I also sense many investor drop out because they don't get a deal aft two or three months.

It's my belief that is is probably 6-8 mont...

Hello, I'm a new investor.  I'm trying to establish an effective criteria in todays fast moving fluid market.  I'd like to get some experinced thoughts of buying and renting properties around university's.  Of course ...

I just had this idea for finding motivated sellers in the very difficult, competitive market I am in. The city has a lis penden list as part of their public records, with a new 50 or so listings added daily.My plan is...

Hello Everyone,I've recently moved to the Portland Oregon area (technically Hillsboro Oregon). I really want to build a life for myself in the area and so I am looking to get into real estate. Wholesaling has interest...

So I have 45 days to make my list of 3 properties and 180 days to pull the trigger. 
But how do you effectively choose 3 properties that may not be on the market in 180 days. 
Stuff around here flies off the shelf. 

How do I not waste money mailing to lists so many investors are already mailing to? 

I was trying to come up with all the fear-fueled terminology that the press has used to describe the current and past incarnations of the economic/housing issues. I'll list a few, but if you can think of others, plea...

So quick question:How would you go about analyzing a 5 door commercial apartment property where you would want owner financing or a master lease to purchase it?