Creative suggestions for this scenario.  You purchase a property that winds up having about 60-80k of equity, in need of lots of minor repairs, 3br 2ba.  Only property owned, want to build on portfolio and maximize gr...

Why invest in real estate?After all, there are lots of things to invest in -- stocks, bonds, precious metals, collectibles.  What makes real estate so attractive to you?  Is it because it's tangible -- you can ride by...

My family and I purchased a house in 2010 in Arkansas and put the original mortgage and title in my name solely. We decided to start renting it out, and all agreed to transfer the title to an LLC. The LLC was supposed...

I recently made an offer on a duplex, it's 4bed 3bath front unit + 2bed 2bath rear unitcurrently rear unit is rented for below market price at $930, market is around $1100-1200, rear unit is in very good condition and...

My wife's employer offers what seems a good retirement plant. If she contributes to her 401k/Roth IRA 3% of her basic salary, the employer will contribute the same 3%, plus an additional 1% of her basic pay. For examp...

hello everyone I am looking to buy my frist rental property inDetroit and was wondering if there were any one else that plan or own rentals in Detroit that could give me some advice thanks

Deciding which city to buy my first property as I'd like to remain in the same area for a long time for many benefits. I hear Charlotte, Orlando and Vegas are popular!  What is your vote?

Hi There,

I am 27 years old and I want to continue in investing in real estate. I started investing in the stock market when I was about 17 and have done well. I made enough money to buy my first house one year ago.
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Hello everyone,

This forum has been invaluable to me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

I live in CA, and I'm looking at a duplex out of state. No way could I afford anything around here.

Anyway, the duplex ...