I'm new to this forum, but hope to add value since my area of expertise (credit repair) benefits real estate investors and seems to be neglected in this community.

On October 23rd, the Federal...

I'm fairly new, but looking at a possible 4-plex with a partner.  In an all cash purchase/reno, shouldn't the Cap Rate and Cash on Cash return be the same?The only time CoC should be different is when there is a loan....

I want to contact all the motivated sellers on my list to prequalify them before making any offers upfront. Can I just get prequalification info about their homes first without being pressured to make an offer upfront...

Hey Everyone,

In the past year I have mailed yellow letters and postcards but was not successful (a few calls but no deals) because of the lack of consistency with the mailing.

I am setting up a camp...

When using the 50% rule to evaluate rental properties what expenses are included in the 50%? Are taxes and insurance included in the 50%?

Thanks for your help.

When rehabbing a property, at what point do the expenses become tax deduction? I realize that it will raise your basis, which will effectively reduce your tax burden when you sell.


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Alright, here is kind of a newb question but please bear with me.

Whenever we talk about buying strategies, it seems like a lot of time is spent on how to find the seller etc, and then just kind of jump to closing. ...

I was reading a book from a popular commercial real estate investor this evening and he made the bold claim that real estate is a "get rich slow" business. One of the most successful investors I know in Austin uses t...

Hi All,
This is my first post so forgive me if I’m breaking any etiquette. 
I just finished reading how to invest in real estate along with a dozen or so other books and although my strategy is clear I’m having diff...