We have full equity in our home in Texas and plan to rent it out later this year.  What can we do to protect against a lawsuit? 1. Should we create a LLC and sell our home to the LLC?  Does this increase property taxe...

Hey all,     My property manager informed me that she's resigning - effective November 1st.  Yikes!      I have 10 units in the Twin Cities that will need management.  We have a combination of duplexes, townhomes, and...

I'm very new to Real Estate. I'm 21 and ready and willing to do the hard work it takes to learn the business. I reside in Southern California where Real Estate is pretty successful. So I figure this would be the perfe...

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I'm new to the forum so I appreciate the kind welcome. I am currently in talks with an owner regarding a structured seller finance deal where the owner will agree to give me the rights to repair an...

That is exactly my problem...I have no idea how to predict where or when a housing market will shift for better or worse. I know a lot, if not all of it, has to do with jobs in the area. What clues do you look for i...

Hi all, I am looking at two properties to do an owner-occupied duplex. I need help deciding which house will be the better buy. I am a commerical banker but this is my first investment purchase. I am using an in house...

What might be a few factors that can make a rental property a good choice for long-term investment? Here are a few key considerations:
-Location: A property that is located in a desirable area with good schools, amen...

I hsve inherited 3 properties from my father, 1 church property and 2 residential properties, I have been looking into starting group homes, i am completely new and I need advice.

Hi BP,Have a question that I can't seem to find the answer to anywhere else.  I'm an investor but I recently became a licensed real estate broker and realtor in California. My current management/investment company is ...

As posted on the title I am trying to become a new investor currently located in Ridgecrest, CA. I am looking to gain advice and potentially mentor-ship to learn as much as possible and minimize stupid decisions as mu...