I looked at a house today that is coming up for sheriff sale.  The neighbors came out and started  talking to me about the house.  They had been told by someone hired by the bank to mow the lawn to tell the buyer he i...

I love the idea of buying rental properties in a more landlord-friendly area, but the idea of managing a rental property from afar is terrifying. I would love to hear people's experiences with doing this and how it ha...

We bought a foreclosure in 2008 in Sacramento County that had a large addition and we didn't check for permits. I know, I've learned a valuable lesson.

We were trying to refinance the property and for whatever reaso...

I keep talking to my friends and coworkers about investing in real estate and so many of them seem to not have any knowledge about the VA loan and what it could do for you.

I’m by no means a real estate expert, but ...

I have a tenant with a yearly lease expiring in November 2014.  She has been severely late in rent payments for the last seven months.  Gave her a 5-day notice every month.  She pays partially and late but pays till e...

@Russell Brazil@James Wise@Ned Carey
Hey guys in states where you all huddle around a closing table in person. ( we stopped doing that 40 years ago out west.. SEller and buyer are NEVER in the same room or even sign ...

I've been dying to get into the real estate business. I have sufficient drive, credit, income, and handymen in my life to make it happen today. My only issue right now is the huge down payment required on a rental p...

Hi Everyone,I'm a long time Denver resident looking to increase my income through REI, though still exploring what "niches" and locations I'd like to focus my energy on. I currently own my primary residence (purchased...

how are people able to buy so many houses so quickly? My boyfriend is buying a house (duplex) and I am also buying a duplex( we will be living in mine). Are are you able to save for federal tax on rental income, money...

I have a bought some properties on Hubzu, and as many of you have stated, you have to be patient to get a good deal.
After over a year watching and dealing with them, I can still not figure out their business model. W...