How important it is in the screening process for buyers investors,  to look for investment properties that are located ONLY in a good  school district areas really? especially when you see lots of properties in the ne...

Hey all,First time poster here! Just started to get my feet wet in the real estate space and I'm reading as much as I can to learn as quickly as I can. I'm interested in being a passive investor (I'm a young doctor wh...

I just got a title search for a house I am interested in at our next sherrif's sale. The house has a second mortgage. I heard that is not a problem. What exactly am I looking for in these title searches? Novice qu...

Hi all,I am originally from Stockton, CA but now live in Livermore, and own a four-plex in Rancho Cordova, CA which is doing okay.  I'm looking for my next deal in  Bay Area locations closer to home, but as you all kn...

Why is the cap rate normally reserved for commercial real estate investing? Do I look like I don't know what I am talking about if I market a SFR or duplex and mention its cap rate? 

Any good markets? Would really love to find a market where one can expect gross income of $80-100k plus in the house price range of $400-650k. I am trying to look at places besides the Smoky mtns. I already have an S...

We are first time landlords. Our first application came in for our rental, but after taxes their total income is barely 2x the rent, where we require 3x rent. What is the proper way to deny them? Do I have to send an ...

The question always seems to come up among landlords, "Should I take a tenant to court for (fill in the blank) or because they left owing me $ for (fill in the blank)?"  Generally, I say it depends on the amount, how ...

What is a typical schedule when withdrawing funds from an LLC? Would it be monthly, annualy or does it matter? Secondly, what do you title them in your checkbook?

Hi folks,My wife and I are new to the world of real estate investing. Currently, we have a townhouse in Charlottesville, Virginia. We are currently house hacking our 2 spare bedrooms (while we live in the master) and ...