When you began in REI, how did you know that you were ready to make offers and look for buyers? Did you wait until you got a complete understanding of REI? Or did you just jump in once you had a basic understanding?

Hi Everyone!I currently live in Los Angeles and I am actively looking to start investing in real estate. My ideal first deal would be a multi-family (anything from a duplex to a quadplex) in which I would live in one ...

Hello all!  Long time browser, first time poster here. My business partner and I have been slowly accumulating rental properties in Central Ohio for the past 5 years, we currently own 20 units total, mostly single fam...

First of all, I appreciate the men and women who choose to serve in the armed forces for our country. And I do not mean to offend them in any way, but instead try to gain insight in some questions that I have.

Why d...

I'm starting my RE portfolio, and I'm very excited but I'm also overwhelmed. I currently have a 250,000 loan which I am going to invest in Nashville-this summer.  Very soon.  I'm moving to Nashville this fall, and I'm...

As a Chicago landlord, I've noticed many local apartment listings that ask for a non-refundable move-in fee instead of a security deposit. I suspect this is partially due to Chicago's strict laws regarding security...

Does anyone have some inputs on American Fork UT, and its nearby surrounding areas? It seems to have grown quite a bit, with high tech companies moving in.  Specifically looking at a new development in American Fork c...

Starting this thread after reading through the "Austin is Hot" thread.  After reading that thread, the Austin atmosphere looks similar to California.  I'm a California investor and certainly a dearth of deals out ther...