I got a call from my tenant yesterday that the bay window in our rental unit has been smashed in by vandalism.  I submitted a claim to Allstate, and the promptly called me to today to let me know that my landlord's po...

GENERAL DISCUSSION:California has fires. Florida and South Carolina have hurricanes. All these insurance companies are jacking up the rates 2x-6x or cancelling policies altogether in these and many other areas. If you...

Today For the last several months I've been analyzing properties listed for sale in the Tower Grove and select South City areas of Saint Louis to buy and hold. Very few are meeting the 2% rule though some pass using t...

Hi all,

I'm purchasing my first property (Milwaukee) and asked my mortgage broker (Chemical Bank) about transferring the deed after the loan is secured. He said I can't do that. And that I'll need commercial lendin...

I want to make sure that I’m not missing out on something/a good buy. I’ve looked at it 10 ways, and I can’t see where I’m missing anything.My realtor sent me a canceled listing and told me that the owners had wanted ...

Over 6,000 posts and A LOT of podcasts later people still do not know how to find a GREAT contractors.Raise your hand if you want one!There is no need for a lengthy post short and sweet makes it happen.I am a contract...

What's the minimum credit score that I should allow? I live in a good area, 5 minute walk to a few restaurants and train into Boston.

Many people involuntarily find themselves involved with real estate investing. They stumble around making all kinds of mistakes as they are looking for guidance or training to help them along their path to wealth. Som...

Hi Everyone,My wife and I are both about 10 years from retirement and looking for passive income streams through REI.  We are both full-time employees (20 and 29 years at our jobs) and have some reasonably successful ...

Hi BP

Are you a REI? Do you have your Real estate license?

If NO, why?

If YES,
1. Are you an Agent or broker?

2. Where do you work? (Big/small brokerage, own your own)

3. Pros and cons?

4. How much of your Inve...