I was initially trying to invest in locations within 1-2 hours driving distance of where I live in Northern VA, but then it occurred to me that that's a very limiting approach.  But how do I invest out of state?  How ...

Hello everyone,New investor here based out of the Portland, OR area. I've been listening to the BP podcasts and reading up on the forums for the past couple of months and have decided to move into real estate investin...

In continuing with my “HOW TO” series I thought I would post on a topic that has reared its head again lately – the notorious “due on sale” clause (key terrifying music). Every few years this will get talked about an...

I've heard that investing in Self-Storage is a great idea. I agree! It seems like a great business. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience in this area?

Yesterday there was a new post made by an experienced real estate investor whose sole purpose was to take a dump on new investors for no reason other than to feed a delicate ego.
So I felt it appropriate to say my th...

Was just told today by a Chicago area attorney who works with a lot of investors that he has seen a sharp increase lately in banks calling notes due.Very curious if anyone else is seeing this.

California real estate investor Bruce Norris has predicted a 20% price increase in California residential real estate for 2013. This is a huge percentage increase, and many people are shocked by Norris’s prediction. B...

Hi everyone,This is my first post. I hope I am posting in the right place. I am a newbie to rental property ownership. I am fortunate enough to have a relative give me a substancial lump sum as a gift. She wants her h...