Has anyone ventured in the area of senior housing? I've seen a few deals but I noticed the rents are restricted and most of the mortgages are assumable. Has anyone done any of these deals? Anything to look out for?

Don't get me wrong here--I have had HUGE gains from real estate investments (yet I am not a seasoned Investor). This post has made me very happy that I have been so heavy in stocks. Poor MikeOh's $100 a month for so ...

I'm planning to partner with a friend on two flips in 2014. We will each be contributing equal amounts of money to the projects. Since I only anticipate doing two flips next year I'd prefer to declare the profits...

Greetings all.I have recently fell in love with sail boating. Along with knowing a couple of distant people that are successful in real estate, I figure what better way to fund a sail boating life. I could get enoug...

Good morning all! I have a bit of a problem regarding the property management for my section 8 duplex in St. Pete, FL. I have had this property for a little over a year and while it does cash flow well for me, I have ...

This is a question that's been bubbling around recently.My thought is on this form, the majority would take the $1,000,000 to buy multiple homes or multi-family complexes in the hopes of doing better.  Meanwhile, many...

Hello so an interesting subject always in my head is should I rent to section 8 or some other form of government housing? I know its a guaranteed rental income, but it is worth the hoops you have to jump through can s...

I have probably a dumb question, so bear with me!I've seen the $100/door evaluation criteria discussed, and cashflow also discussed. I've listened to a few podcasts where people are discussing cashflow with regards to...

Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful – A Lesson From The Financial Crisis
“Be fearful when others are greedy; be greedy when others are fearful.” – Warren Buffett
There is a lot of fear in the market place right now. T...

Hello,
I am 35, live in Chicago and work in the Loop for a demanding finance company. I never owned any real estate and have been renting a high rise one bedroom for $1,800 in River North with my girlfriend for the p...