I am doing couple of rehabs and wanted to bounce some ideas on possible ways of savings on taxes (legally). I have never put too much thought on taxes but with sales tax, and income taxes later, it can be substantial....

Condo just came on the market and is being sold as is for $13,900. Needs a little TLC based on photos.  Most units in the complex rent for $700. HOA fee is $125 a month but I'd pay cash for it so a mortgage payment wo...

I have VA loans available to me, but I also have a great credit score, zero debt, and hopefully a great paying job after college. Any advice on my first purchase?
PS, I plan on being a owner occupant in a small multi...

Very long story short, I was mislead, misguided and ultimately ripped off by a chain of real estate professionals. Unfortunately among other things, it resulted in 2 short sales and I had to walk away from those 2 pro...

My question is how do private money lenders earn their money back? Is it just monthly payments from the buyer? Can anyone give examples?

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I'm a novice at investing in real estate. I'm trying to build passive income for my retirement years as I have kind of lost faith in the whole 401k thing. I've actually taken the hit of cashing out my re...

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I just read an article in about brokers becoming receivers or doing receiverships on a part-time basis as a way to earn additional income. Has anyone out there done this and, if so, how can I get started? Al...

how to start being an investor with no money down please help

I am fully aware that you cannot sell a property you own to your SDIRA, but on the flip side can you buy from your SDIRA. Below is an example:

Let's say I acquire a property for $100k using my SDIRA funds and spend $...

I keep reading that it is wise for a first-time investor to purchase small properties close to home. I live in a San Francisco Bay Area suburb, where properties are expensive, in a state that is not landlord friendly....