How many of you have created a portfolio of rentals with a 50k or less salary in your day job? How many properties do you have? How did you do it? What price range do you focus on?Cant wait to hear your stories.

Seems challenging getting a real estate agent to provide comps for my property. 1st agent: lsit for $650k, 2nd agent: list for $680k, 3rd agent: list for $750k, and asked "would I consider getting an appraisal". (some...

I'm meeting with a Realtor in the near future who is focused very much on foreclosures in a market I'm looking to break into. He's an amiable guy, as far as I can tell through emails, and I'd like to establish a rela...

It seems to me that the public at large as well as investors are unaware of the BOOM that is happening due to gas exploration! I think that everyone will agree that in our field we keep our eyes and minds open at all...

I am wondering what is a typical budget for a live-in flip. I am planning on buying a primary residence that I can get as a decent fixer-upper. It can be move-in ready and could use some TLC to increase the value of t...

I'm starting out with a triplex that I plan to self-manage (in Pittsburgh). I'm thinking about outsourcing the maintenance response piece to either Latchel or SuperTenders. They seem very similar in that they handle e...

If you have ever used an AirBnB and are interested in investing in real estate, this post is for you! For individuals navigating the demands of a w2 job and grappling with substantial tax obligations, exploring the po...

I started spending a lot of time researching new rental markets for myself and recently came across Parma, OH. In this post, I'll share some insights based on my findings and some data to showcase why this market is a...

I don't quite understand the american ideal sometimes; now here i go. i'm starting this because it was request, i understand we all come from different places and look at the same situations differently but please no ...

I posted this elsewhere but figured I'd share my 5+ year ongoing story of buying rental properties to encourage members here. Personal Background
Most of my childhood was spent growing up inside a tenant house on a...