Two thoughts on negotiation techniques.  One, is the long, drawn out method by which you get the other party “invested”; time wise as well as emotionally in concluding the deal.  With x number of hours in, and time to...

Hi,

I have talked to my banker a bit more in regards to a couple of properties I have looked at, analysed, and am interested in making offers on.

For a bit of background, I am short on 'liquid cash'.......

I work in three zip codes (53202, 53211, and the expensive part of 53212). I can not find any deals. Sellers and banks have crawled under rocks. I am looking through my files from the last few years cold calling al...

My real estate investment firm has exhausted many of it's fundraising sources. Now I am finding myself searching for new private investors. Wondering what others think is the key for presenting new deals that will enc...

I asked a broker to quote a refi for one of my properties both as a rental and as a primary, to see what gives. The only difference was the interest rate on the rental was 62.5bps higher. I was anticipating a higher r...

What book influenced your knowledge, viewpoints, and overall life the most? Additional question- What is your book suggestion for someone just entering real estate?

After a few years away, my wife and I have moved back to the Portland area with our baby girl. We're hoping to buy a duplex or a detached SFH with an ADU/mother-in-law apartment. We want a walkable enough neighborhood...

Background - in 2006-2007 I owned a primary residence and 6 rentals. I did not study a lick and made every conceivable mistake that a newbie investor/landlord could make. I was over-leveraged, did no deep deal analyse...

I have a tenant move out mid June and would like to market the unit before move out to fill it by July 1st. So far I have only marketed empty units close by and organized one or two open houses followed by application...

I fix & flip homes.  In 2019 that business will profit about $250K.  I have an LLC for buying properties and another LLC that holds a contractor's license.  (Company A buys the property and Company B renovates it....