I've been reading through the deal analysis board and feel like I've come half way decent at deciding if a property makes sense. What I can't figure out is why so many properties in my market aren't selling. One thi...

What is everyone preference regarding having the option to own a handful of properties out right verses having a much larger portfolio with the debt that comes with it? Or do some people opt for a mix of both?I assume...

My wife and I own a house and land worth about 1 million, free and clear. We are in a hot market in the Austin area. We have previously flipped homes and owned a few rentals prior to the housing crash. I decided to ge...

My wife and I sort of stumbled into the world of REI recently.  We are both in our late 50s and are looking to get involved with investing as a means of continuing our income after we retire and building wealth.  We a...

Economic Update(Monday, December 7, 2020)
Everyone keeps asking when will Congress pass a new stimulus package that our economy so desperately needs? The good news is that Congress is once again considering severa...

Hey everyone,Hopefully this finds you all healthy and happy in this crazy year we’re having!I’ve been feeling somewhat overwhelmed with my current(also first) investment deal and wanted to reach out to the community t...

Hey Members,Hopefully everyone is having a great weekend.  I'm looking for some feedback from investors, agents or other real estate professional in the Chicagoland area.  My wife and I met with a real estate agent  i...

I am on my 4 SFR flip. So I have just enough experience to think I know more than I do. We are repainting the existing kitchen cabinets. According to the painter he has put 4 coats of primer and 2 coasts of paint (whi...