I'm looking to invest into a Multi Family Syndication deal and I noticed that the sponsor fees vary from about 1%-3%, depending on the deal. Is that fee usually based on the selling price or do they include rehab mone...

What is the biggest drawback/limitation to being a realtor compared to being a real estate investor?

I recently stumbled on a fully occupied 6 unit property that would bring in about 35% Cash on Cash and that does take into consideration 15% vacancy. The city itself has a higher than average crime rate according to n...

Hey Everyone! 
One of the obstacles I've been working to overcome is learning to speak the same investment language as both the people I buy from and sell to. Below, is my opinion of neighborhood breakdowns on how I ...

Let's say you are a brand new investor. You are 40 years old and you have a family. You have $80K in your savings account, and you decide you want to invest in real estate.
Knowing what you know now, what would you...

Politico is reporting the AP story:
"President Bush has dropped his opposition to legislation that aims to calm the chaotic housing market despite his opposition to a $3.9 billion provision, the White House said this ...

Hey everyone -

I work in Marketing for a real estate investment company here in San Diego. Our main focus is buying, fixing, and selling homes. My main priority is to generate direct seller leads and wor...

Folks - I previously shared my experience regarding the complete mismanagement by Reedy and company of my rental in Memphis, TN. I have now changed the PM to a different company but wanted to share that this has been ...

1. How does a FSBO handle an open house?
2. Besides the FSBO website, are there any other sites that can help educate me and provide me with needed documents?3. Can a FSBO place their house on MLS?

so i implied for my first loan. It looks like i would be approved for a 170 thousand loan, but i need to have the 6000 in funds for a down payment. I dont have it and they won't accept friend's gift, it has to be a fa...