As you can see by my thread subject, I am brand new to this. I live in a relatively small town about an hour north of Washington DC. I live a somewhat boring life and have held the same job for the last 17 years. I am...

My wife and I are really excited to start growing our portfolio but we quite nervous where to invest. Our goals: 1. Maximize rental cash flow \ equity in 10yr-15yrs for college funds for our children2. Provide good ho...

Hello! New to this forum but happy to learn from all of you more “seasoned” landlords.We are in the middle of evicting our tenants in Ohio, have jumped through all of the hoops, and are awaiting trial.  The trial is i...

I am looking to team up with someone in the DFW area who has experience in flipping, whole sale, or rentals. I am willing to help with any work necessary just to LEARN. No money, just knowledge and experience. I've bo...

I'm in New Jersey and have a check from another IRA that needs to be rolled over ASAP. I want to start a self-directed IRA but cant find a financial institution that has them available for real estate investing. Tried...

*breathes deep*  Okay here goes, I need help.  Property located in New Mexico, very rural, very limited in choice in repairmen and no property managers. (First big mistake in buying there, we were living there at the ...

I've recently purchased 2 houses using a self-directed Roth IRA. Is anybody else out there using this incredible tool? If so, let's talk :D

I am currently living and going to school in Columbia, SC. I am looking for a single-family home or a duplex with positive cashflow for my first property. Something I can buy and hold. Once I get the hang of it I w...

Need advise as to what options I have as a landlord.... Tenant signed lease on June 28th to begin leasing my home on July 1st. When leasing agent tried to contact tenant for security deposit and 1st month rent 3 days ...

Just curious if there are any good stories out there...

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Around early 1990's still in college and had some time to burn, was browsing books at Tower Records down in Marina Del Rey and saw something like...