Rafael Norat
What's your WHY???
Shock, Anger, Denial, Depression, and Acceptance…These are the 5 stages people go through during a traumatic event.About 2 years ago, I had my traumatic event when a family member’s health took a serious turn for the ...
Jose Lopez
How do I find a real estate partner when I only make $15 an hour?
Hi, I am 16 years old and I want to get a rental property, but I don't have enough money yet, and I will soon have a job that only makes me $15 an hour, so I have considered getting a partner, but where do I find a pa...
Tim G.
300k+ in equity in 3 years, low cash flow should I 1031 out of CA
In 2013 I had some good timing. Purchased a four unit apartment building, built in 1980 with major tenant and management issues. It cost me around $360k all in but I used an FHA203k loan so my out of pocket was around...
Richard Warren
Fed reduces 2009 outlook
Federal Reserve reduced its economic outlook for 2009.
The central bank said it expects some business conditions to improve in coming months, but it also lowered its assessment of the economy for the full year and sa...
Joe Strickley
CRE Buyer's Broker
Is there such a thing? Any mentors out there? I want to make some investments, tried to put together a team of specialist CPA, attorney, and broker, but it fell at the first hurdle. It seems brokers just want to sell ...
Ray Thorsen
Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge cash flow str rentals
I am heading down to the Smoky Mountain Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Tennessee area on vacation and wanted to check out some Str cabins for a possible AirBNB model. I am wondering if anyone would share what areas are best ...
Ben Dunning
Motivated, Passionate New Investor from SF, CA
Hey Everyone, New Investor from beautiful San Francisco, CA.I am a transplant from the North East and loving the California lifestyle! Even if rents are completely obscene here in the city! A little about myself... ...
Chris Purcell
Do you raise rent on good tenants?
My theory is if a tenant pays on time and takes care of the house, leave the rent alone until they move on and then adjust it for a new tenant.Have heard so many times from friends where their landlord raises it and t...
Christopher R.
Does it Make Sense to Buy and Hold in the Triangle Area, NC
Hi! I am a total newbie so please take it easy on me. =) But I'm wondering if it's worth it to consider buy and hold investing in the Triangle Area, NC (Raleigh-Durham). I just learned about the 2% rule and it doesn't...
Ron Smith
Tenant late on rent and refuses late fees
HiI am a new land lord and facing a menacing tenant. This guys history checked out OK but his lies started from the time he said he will move in. Finally when I told him to confirm and pay the rent by 5th or I will re...