So we received the security deposit on our first rental and now we are unsure what the next legal steps are.   I think I need to open a separate interest account (escrow?) and then provide the tenant with the bank and...

I am looking to start investing in real estate, specifically flipping homes. I have been reading articles and books and listening to podcast about the home flipping process. I am ready to pull the trigger but the only...

Hi there, I'm just starting to get into small multi family.  Should I do section 8?  Sure, the state does autopay $1200 per month. My concern is what if the tenant trashes the property, I have no recourse. I wouldn't ...

I'm kind of out of the loop on the REO scene since I bought my two properties in January and haven't made any offers since.

I've been told recently by someone that there are bidding wars on Fannie Mae properties now...

I am looking at purchasing a duplex for 100k. The seller is an older man and wants to do owner financing so that it will continue to give him income from the property and he will make a profit from it. However, the se...

I keep getting turned down, but I've been told some local banks will sometimes entertain it.

It's located in San Diego, California, and I live in Brooklyn. It's rented well and has about 60% in equity. Any ti...

I've received some PMs and e-mails asking about setting goals and what do I do in retirement. I've ressurrected an old blog from nearly a year ago that was done in 2 parts. We have SO many new members, I decided to p...

Hi everyone!Our goals are to 1. create non-401k retirement cash flow and 2. reduce our dependency on our wage jobs over time. 

We think the right way forward for us is to buy and hold cash-flow-positive rentals, (SFR...

I was just curious about how other people handle the lazy prospective tenant.  For instance, an email through craigslist simply stating "I am interested in this home".  No questions or anything - just a simple stateme...

I am a newbie in this business and I have been looking for a mentor/coach to guide me and help me navigate the rough waters of Los Angeles real estate.  I had a VERY interesting 60 minute conversation with Brian Gibbo...