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Any buy and hold investors with property in the Lents area (or surrounding neighborhoods) in Portland? If so: how's it going?
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I'm currently in the market for a turn key property--my first investment property (I'm 52 and have owned several personal residences). I've engaged with several TK providers in multiple markets. I just can't seem to ...
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There are lots of posts about the pros and cons of section 8 when searching the site. What is the best way to screen section 8 applicants to ensure the best possible tenants in the program are approved?
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Hey everyone I'm a big fan of the forums and podcast and this question may be a little out of the ordinary but here it is.
I live in the SF Bay Area and have some very loud, dirty and overall disrespectful neighbors ...
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I’m getting my act back together and would like to show anyone that is interested how I am doing it.
My wife and I have been real estate investing for 8 years in San Antonio, TX. For the last several years, we’...
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I am a teacher so I'm off work for the summer, and I'm focusing 100 percent on growing our REI business.I got two off-market houses under contract last week -- a fix and hold, and a potentially lucrative flip. Great n...
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I've put a plan down on paper to help me escape the rat race. I've thought about this for over 10 years, finally took some action 2 years ago and bought my first rental. 3 rentals into it and I feel like I have a go...
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I've sent out my first major batch of mailers and I have no complaints about my response rate. Though, I do get a ton of hangups. I realize that the people who make it anywhere in this business are awesome with their ...
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I'd like to get some opinions and ideas on the future of real estate marketing using the internet...and how it can be applied as a PRIMARY marketing tool rather than just a side tool, which it seems like for many.
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I'm a new investor looking to invest out-of-state and have heard its recommended to physically visit the area you are interested in. What exactly are you looking for or trying to accomplish with this visit? With tod...