Hi! I'm new to this forum as a member but I have been reading previous posts on here off and on for over a year now.

I've decided now is the time for me to get started in real estate investing. I'm in a good credit ...

I thought I would touch on a different topic as a way to see how everyone has started off the year. One month is down and did you start off the year with a bang?

I was gearing up for a great 2012 until Fannie Mae w...

I have called several local title companies and it seems they just don't offer the right service for doing a title search prior to a trustee auction. They seem structured to only provide the full escrow service.

I'...

Do any of you give Christmas gifts to tenants?

If they are "good" tenants, I'll hand deliver a gift card from the local grocery chain. They can use it for gasoline or groceries. Depending on the tenant, the denominat...

I AM NOT ASKING FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO DO ANYTHING ILLEGAL! Lol.I used to know someone whose dad owned a real estate investment firm that had 5.5 billion of assets.They told me that there is a lot of money laundering th...

I've started to try and analyze properties, to get into the practice, however there are several variables that I do not know when it comes to estimating.  I'm aware these are very beginner questions, and appreciate an...

Hello All,Just looking for some input. I have recently purchased a single family home and a duplex right next door. I live in the single family now, and kept both tenants in the duplex. They both are very polite, keep...

I am 6 weeks into my first listing and am wondering what should,or could, my realtor be doing besides just putting my house on the MLS and centralized showing?  I understand it can be a waiting game but as a sales per...

A friend of mine recently gave me a call a few days ago seeking advice. He recently inherited $150k and wanted to start investing in real estate. Naturally, I told him to first go learn anything and everything he coul...

My dad has about 35 doors in one location which is his main source of income. The units are probably worth $2mil and are bringing in probably $20k a month. The units are about 25 years old and have not been serviced g...