Maybe it's me but I'm just curious if anyone has noticed that some of the newbies seeking knowledge appear to be less serious than before. When I first started coming here people seemed hungry. They were researched, h...

I have been getting the impression over the past two years that more and more people are entering the world of REI.

When I started a decade ago I was somewhat of a pariah amongst friends, family and work colleges. No...

Do many seasoned investors recommend to tap into your life insurance cash value as a loan to your self to fund a real estate investment? this that a good strategy for someone that has limited liquid cash in the ba...

I created a 2 page PSA to be used when wholesaling deals, but my attorney was concerned there was so much missing from it that's in the standard form. But really, does it even matter if a lot of the specifics are miss...

I'll start from the beginning, because there are lots of little details I need to explain in order for you guys to fully understand the situation. (All names are substituted by fake ones for privacy reasons.)In April ...

So... I've got this apartment building under contract. I've advertised it to the two local REIA groups we have here and I have it posted on Craigslist. I've called several people in my network to let them know. I'v...

Tenants submitted notice of early termination, 2 months into their lease, due to military reassignment. I’m using the TAR lease (Texas), and there is a military clause. My understanding of this clause is that it allow...

When looking to purchase your first investment property, would you prefer a short term or long term rental plan?Would love some pros and cons! Thanks!

As a specialized real estate CPA, I'm here to provide expert guidance on your most complex tax matters, from navigating 1031 exchanges and cost segregation studies to optimizing your rental property deductions and han...

Hello,
My name is Elijah. I’d like to share my real estate story with you all:
At 17, I drove to Los Angeles from my small hometown in Vermont. I arrived with $200 in my bank account and all my belongings in an old ...