I have a small mobile home on its own lot that I obtained through a tax deed sale. I was the applicant and no one bid so the property was struck to me. I've had it on the market for almost 3 weeks at $12,500 cas...

Hello All,Have a question that I wanted to see if I could get some input on.  I am looking at 3 condos in a complex that has a total of 32 condos.  The condos are typically priced about 65k-75k/each.  Have an opportun...

Wow, I thought this day would never come..... After three months of negotiating with Fannie Mae, I feel great knowing that I am now going to be an "official" investor. My closing date is set for Jan 2014 and I can...

I am buying my first apartment building this winter. Any tips on how to do due diligence? I've seen every unit now with a contractor. We went over the exterior and mechanicals too. Should I hire anyone special for ...

Hi All,
I am about to purchase a 2-unit property in Chicago for 100k. It is an REO so I am not getting good responses from the seller. Here is my concern:
The property is already rented. 
a. The seller says one of ...

I am a new investor and have been analyzing deals to find my first flip. I am super excited to take this step and I have read "Estimating Rehab Costs" by J Scott and I feel confident that I understand the basics. But ...

Hello everyone! I decided to lease out my home while I am in graduate school, out of the area. My mother makes her living managing several of her own properties, however, I decided to go with a property manager becaus...

Hi, I'm selling my property in Hawaii and have an offer from a nice family but they're pre-approved for 70K less than the selling price. I'd like to counter offer, offering them to finance the 70K they need. It should...

I've been reading alot and noticed that having a good mentor is what will help me gain knowledge that I need to be successful. My concern is where do I meet one?

Multiple Questions in here.My girlfriend and I are looking to begin our real estate investing career. We currently rent an apartment and are either considering a Duplex or a single family home. My preference is duplex...