I just got an appraisal back for a property I am trying to cash out refi.  I bought it for $100k and the appraisal came back at it being worth $210k but only worth $1000 a month in rent (the rental comps are nowhere n...

1.) Market Selection - Prioritize proximity to national parks, tourism destinations, mountain markets and markets that are less seasonal. Select markets with existing regulations and permitting. This allows you to saf...

I am a complete newbie when it comes to Real Estate Investing in the Conroe, Texas area. For those of you who don't know, Conroe is just North of Houston. We did just purchase our own home, but outside of that, and so...

In the commercial arena I've been seeing many listings for corporate-owed properties with lease-backs. I'm curious why a corporation would want to sell-off their property and loose control of both their rent and an ap...

I just don't get it. I'm looking at REO's for a place to live in. I'm in MI and real estate isn't booming here. I found a REO that I really liked listed for $53,200. This is a Homepath property so investors can't bid ...

My agent has sent an exclusive buyer agency agreement. I'm fine with everything in the document except for something titled "Audit Compliance Processing Charge". The agency requires me to pay $935 when the transaction...

Hey BP,Just curious if anyone has done any investing in hemet or San Jacinto lately, and has it been worth your while?  I know both cities are a bit less desirable to some, but Im leaning towards looking in either soo...

Hi Team, I been presented with this "Deal" in Houston Tx. its a 4plex in an area around the universality of Houston. its lower socioeconomic area which I been told gradually been transform. The property is 100% occupi...

Im facing my first potential eviction of a tenant who has near total disregard for my rental agreement. His most current violation is an unauthorized roommate that he moved in. He has threatened me that he has some so...

Hey all! New Texas folk here that just moved to Schertz in August. I have a friend back home in Washington that got me hooked on REI about a week ago and I've been doing a ton of podcast watching, reading and research...