This is totally out of my area of interest as it relates to RE right now but I had a couple of interesting experiences when looking for a rental property.  So I figured I'd throw it out here and see what everyone's ta...

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I own a few rental properties in Portland Maine. I'm in the processing of adding to my portfolio and this time decided it wasn't worth it to me to work with a buyer's agent. As I check out properties a...

I have used hard money lending in the past to buy and sell deals. In the State of California, it's different. Prices are much high than the rest o the country.

I currently live in the Charlotte NC area. ...

Beginner seeking wisdom from seasoned investors/professionals :)Context: I currently own a condo (A) in Toronto valued at 470k, owing 170k. Currently rented, net + 445/month. The market is on fire which, admittedly, h...

Hey all,I am a new investor, looking to close on my first out of state deal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The property has a value add component to it, so I am trying to tour it virtually with contractors.My question...

at least here in CA, license law clearly states that 'first point of contact materials' - including BUSINESS CARD & EMAILS - must include their license# as well as an indication as to whether they are an agent, br...

So many times, I hear investors propose an "FHA" option as the best option for financing a new multi-family they will house hack or new primary residence for themselves.I can't say how wrong this is.  It's true that t...

Hello BP,I am writing this discussion with a goal of receiving a Mentor I hope to earn that through this post.I'm a Carpenter not a writer so please "bear with me"This weekend I attended a training one leadershipand w...

Hi All,A lesson I recently learned the hard way:I own several multi-family homes in nice neighborhoods, targeting young professionals and young families for tenants. At first we said no pets, but all of our best appli...

I rented out a house a few months ago and the tenants put on the application that they had 3 kids.  Now there are 5 kids standing out for the school bus.  Apparently the husband now has custody of 2 kids of his from a...