We all know Cleveland Population is Declining every year. I hear a lot of reasons, but other than jobs as being the main reason, I cannot seem to find other reasons that make it reasonable for the declinning populatio...

I currently utilize a self-directed IRA. My IRA monies have been invested in a real estate project. I'm coming out of that investment soon and I now want to use those IRA monies for buying at trustee sales. This "Chec...

Often discussed but don't individual markets have a bearing on the Ratio?
What would be the most you would pay for a single family (including rehab and associated costs) for a home that rents for $900/ month? Assumin...

I'm looking for some protection against a tenant who will break a lease, especially during the winter months when it might take more than one month to find a replacement tenant. A early termination fee in the lease, w...

I visit fairly often with investors looking at a certain vacation rental property to make an offer on.  I am not a realtor, so I cannot give advice as though I am one, but there are some guidelines that I have used pe...

What's going on BP!It's been a minute.I wrote previous member blog articles about transitioning from duplexes and four-plexes into apartment building investing. We did that in 2 markets simultaneously:Jacksonville FL ...

I am interested in mobile home parks. Have not bought any yet. I am curious, have you had any concerns with your personal safety buying mobile home parks? Second question was about liability. Have you had concerns or...

Most real investors should not buy from realtors unless the realtor is an investor themselves and understand the business. Unfortunately, most seasoned realtors don’t even know how to calculate a cap rate. Even less a...

Hey all,Wanted to get your input on this one. We got a new lead via Craigslist (we've surprisingly enough have had a little luck with Craigslist marketing). The person sounds pretty motivated. They want to move out cl...

There are two types of people in this world. People who see problems, and people who choose to try and fix them. How many of us walk past trash that is in our direct path, but instead of picking it up, just assume tha...