Hi, I have an opportunity to purchase my parents home for $500,000 in the Bay Area (Home could be sold for about 1.2 mill). Obviously, I would love the chance to get ahead of this crazy market, but there is some agree...

I'm doing research on self-directed IRA's and just read in a blog that an investor can use funds in a SOLO IRA to purchase investment real estate just like one can in a self-directed IRA but WITHOUT the fees.  Is this...

New to this community, looking forward to connect with ppl in MN or TX!Question: bought my house in the cities for 280k, Zestimate shows 350k after four years, 15yr mortgage has 200k balance with 3% APR and high but m...

Background: I'm in my mid 20's and acquired a my first rental six months ago.  I currently work in corporate America and will be self managing my properties.Strategy: Buy and hold.Goal: To make real estate my sole sou...

Hello!I attended a Than Merrill workshop this past weekend.  The attendees could apply for the Mastery program (I was unaware this was Fortune Builders prior to attending)  They offer "hand holding" in the Mastery pro...

Hello all!We are small time landlords in the DMV area. We decided to turn our home into a rental because we pay very little on it and it seemed like a good investment to keep. We renovated it -mostly cosmetic but also...

I just read a nice blog by Mike LaCava about flipping houses:

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/03/flipping-houses-with-no-money/

I found the idea of partnering with a General Contractor very appealing...

My wife and I are tackling this condo we got for a song because it was in rough shape from a hoarder who had lots of cats. Two days of cleanup and we only have the master carpet/padding to pull out. So far we've found...

Hey everyone! I am in a bit of a tricky situation and wondering if anyone has experience in dealing with a situation like this...

So I am looking to purchase an 8/3 REO in Brooklyn, NY. The numbers are grea...

Greetings all,

I'm doing my first private money deal and need some advice.

I've located an investor who is willing to do a generic promissory note so I can purchase an investment property.

However, b/c the propert...