I've been stalking the forums for a few weeks now; love everything that I'm learning here!I just received a tax refund check in the mail*, and I'm wondering what some smart people would suggest doing. *Before you ask ...

Today is Sunday Nov. 2, 2008. Tomorrow i will begin my journey to wholesaling real estate. I will first go to the county courthouse and get a notice of default list. Does anyone have any ideas on what my next steps sh...

I am considering a purchase of a duplex as an owner occupier in a central Seattle neighborhood (limited by a commute to Redmond). I am a newbie, and would like a few more experienced eyes to look over the numbers and...

Hi everyone!I'm looking around Indianapolis trying to find neighborhoods that I'd like to focus on. I like the south Broad Ripple area, but there isn't anything meeting my criteria at the moment. I've started looking ...

So I am looking into a 3b 1.5 ba 1500 sq ft with 2 car attached garage. This would be my first flip, but newer REO home, built in 2004. Fair condition, needs AC, updating in kitchen. clean up and landscaping. Asking...

Long story short, I'm new to the REI world and have been steadily approaching my first deal. I've been analyzing multifamily commercial listings seeing apartments from as little as 8 units to as much as 200 units thro...

Hey all -
I was contacted by a reporter who is working on an article about investing during the boom vs. now and she is looking for feedback. I make no promises, but jump in and leave your feedback and perhaps we ca...

I am new to REO investing. My offer was accepted by the bank for a duplex of 2 units. It is valued at $210K by the city tax dept. My offer was 152K. It was listed for 170K. It needs 10K rehab work to make it perfect. ...

Which tenant would you pick?#1. Grandfather, his brother, 2 young grand daughters, 4 great grand kids. Has section 8 VA voucher. Mostly on fixed incomes. Fallen on hard time & has 1 eviction record after their lan...

Hey all,I am in contract to buy my first rental property in Columbus, OH and I'm unsure if I should close, so would love some opinions from some seasoned investors. The property just about meets the 1% rule and will c...