I am using the method from the Rich Dad Poor Dad book the ABC's of real estate investing, for figuring out offer prices. The equations are pretty simple: Income= income-vacancy. NOI=income-expenses.Cap rate = NOI / co...

As a General Contractor I know I can build tons of equity into any home, duplex, or multi family that I build. I have too many examples to list. We used to call this “sweat equity”. However, banks these days hate that...

Hi everyone. I'm seeking advice on the best way to structure a partnership for a single family fix and flip. I am considering teaming up with a friend who is a contractor in California. The original thought is that I ...

Retirement planning is a journey filled with valuable lessons, and as a real estate investor, I’ve learned some crucial insights that I wish I had grasped earlier. Real estate has been a game-changer in my financial s...

He is an out of state investor who had his realtor come look at the place the first day, send video, etc. They were adamant to be mutual/under contract that night so that it would be marked pending...Now they seem to ...

Hi Everyone! I currently assist clients who provide business professionals and corporate employees with short-term rental accommodations via the rental arbitrage model. I have been quite successful, but the job keeps ...

CPI data for December was reported today and came in slightly below expected at 6.5%. Below I've compiled some data points and quotes which show a divide in whether inflation has peaked or not, and whether a more hawk...

I hear all the time that an easy way to slowly build your portfolio is to buy a new primary residence property every year with a low down payment, live in it for a year and then rent it out.  However, I see multiple h...

Did you start from single family? Family already in the real estate business? Those are just a few examples. I am curious to know how everyone got started. Please forgive me if someone has a topic like this already.

Hi all! Wondering everyone's thoughts on this deal. It's a 3br and 2 bath each side duplex. I'm looking to become a first time home buyer (I'm 24). You can see my #s below, but I'm figuring I'll be paying around ($700...