I own 7 doors as an unlicensed RE investor in California. I'm interested in getting into property management. I'm considering starting a franchise with Property Management Inc (PMI), but there's a $60k buy-in, fees fo...

I know many people believe it is very important to have a mentor when you start the business. My question is, is it smart to pay for one? I have seen a few people who believe each way but I thought it would be best to...

I am currently looking to acquire a fourplex for a buy and hold. My analysis have shown a potential ROI of 21%. I am funding this deal 100% with funds from my SDIRA. I need to know if after sometime and the question i...

Hi All,I'm new to this business, and been doing a lot of research to try and get to speed. Something that I keep reading, repeatedly, is that I need to work with a real estate agent so that I can "get MLS access." Now...

Hi there, Every body knows you have to screen your new tenant.One of the points is to check the previous landlords of the tenant.What can you do if the tenant sold his house and wants to rent your house? Can you do an...

This is a rant about the nightmare that is getting a conventional mortgage at Chase and I'm not sure if this is the right place to do it but I want this to be a warning to any other investor that may be looking to use...

I work for a bank and during IRA training today it was briefly brought to our attention that the IRS waives its 10% premature penalty on a Traditional IRA distribution if that distribution is used for a first home pur...

How do i find good markets for tax deed investing?How do i find where to start?Can they really be done online from "the comfort of your own home" like they all say out there?Which states allow that?How do i properly r...

Hey Guys, I'm looking at a home with a little less than 800 square feet.  The deal seemed good at first.  The location is good. The neighborhood is good.  The rents are good etc.  However, we've  never purchased a pro...

Hi everyone,

I bought my first rental property four months ago and I am in the process of turning my current house into a rental as well. I have been looking at lakefront property here for a couple years. I came acr...