I own a SFR in Union city, CA. Its market value is 1.1Million. I have a 30 year fixed mortgage at 3.375% on it. Outstanding balance is 470k. I have been renting it out in the range of 3500 to 3900 per month for past 5...

This is such a great message board...it's so nice to see so many New Investors soaking up as much knowledge as they can. I've made it a goal of mine to help the many new "Wannabe Investors" quickly become investors. ...

I've been reading many posts the past couple weeks and notice that the majority of you buy residential properties at .60, .70 cents to the dollar, etc. on properties that aren't even listed on MLS....

Now, I underst...

Granted this is just my opinion, but it is based on 28 years of experience (including the '80s collapse of the TX market) and some careful looking.

I've noticed more For Sale signs in Austin and San Antonio lately, i...

I'm curious what other buy and hold investors think about condo rentals in good areas vs. 2-4 units in worse areas of San Diego CA. What would you rather have? Cash flow would probably be slightly better on the unit...

Hello all,

So...as I am researching the topic on PMI, I am coming up with conflicting responses. I am looking at a 3.5% (30 year) owner-occupied FHA loan for a duplex in Dallas.

From what I understand....

Hey there, I'm an investor minded Realtor in the Phoenix, AZ metro area that is ready to team up to find you a property that meets your criteria.
Let's break through the 09 doom and gloom once...

Hello,Wanted advice from BP.  I am a big reader over at various 'retire early' sites (Money Mustache, etc.), and have a decently high savings rate after tax.  I am trying to maximize my tax savings through real estate...

I'm shipping out for the Air Force this month, my job is geospatial intelligence, I have no clue where the best place to get stationed is so that I can invest in a four Plex when I get there using the VA loan. Poeple ...

Okay note investors, get out your crystal ball. I am curious to hear from experts and newbies alike what their predictions are for next year in the note space. Will we see an increase in inventory? How will expiring e...