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Hearing stories like this make me question even to begin investing in real estate, in Illinois that is.
Is this a common occurrence? Squatters basically break i...

Does anyone have a list or know of any REIA's in the Northern Virginia area?  Would love to meet other investors in our area rather than trying to build "in a bubble."Thanks,Ira

I have a rather interesting situation that I'm not exactly sure how to handle. So my parents are getting close to retirement and would like to make a few investments to help solidify their retirement future. Now the i...

Hello,Just wanted to get a discussion going on Hard Money Lenders. How can everyone afford them? There are great deals that pop up when it is only cash involved. However, once I calculate in hard money lender fees, po...

Hey All,What I mean by missed the opportunity is that I can't find the same deals as I could 3-4 years ago. There are nearly no foreclosures now and all properties in my area have gone up significantly in price in tha...

Hopefully it can help inspire those on the edge. Take MASSIVE ACTION!***CASE STUDY***Ok, I'm just going to free flow this and see where it goes! I will miss many things likely, but feel free to message me specific que...

I bought a 3-unit residential property and met with a local contractor (insured, bonded, good references) to discuss doing the renovation of all 3 units for me. During the conversation I mentioned that I also own a si...

Hello, I've read quite a bit about house flipping and even though there is always more to learn I think I am ready for my first deal. The only problem is I have no finances to be able to purchase my first property. I ...

Hello,
My name is Cynthia Franklin. I have very little background in real estate. I worked for 3 years in my city's local housing authority. I simply have decided that I am ready to begin my career in real estate i...