Economic Update
(Monday, March 22, 2012)
The TV commercial used to say “When E.F. Hutton speaks everyone listens.” Well, E.F. Hutton is no more. Now we have the Federal Reserve. And when the Fed speaks, truly EVE...

As stated, I’m completely new to real estate. I’ve done some light reading and research but I’m more efficient when learning by doing. I also learn well by getting feedback and interactions from people who know what t...

My husband and I are just starting out with our business and are laying the framework for a buy, rehab, and hold structure with intent to lease in the Milwaukee market. One of my main questions is would you recommend ...

I'll be separating from the military in a year, and although I can get a decent paying job in my current career field (Welding and Machining), I would rather get into a real estate related job. My wife and I are leani...

Hello BP,I notified a potential new tenant about deciding to go with her and asked when we can meet so she can give me the security deposit and sign the form. She said she can't do that until I email her a copy of the...

Wow – great to be posting here (finally).When I left my job at the beginning of this year to invest full-time in real estate I never considered flipping single family homes, and wholesaling seemed shady. I never watch...

The CRE CarnageThis exogenous and unexpected shock to the economy has proven to be a devastating blow to some and a gut check to others. Seemingly strong businesses have buckled under the unprecedented economic condi...

After several texts the tenant agrees to give the deposit that same day and pay the first mos rent Friday, so I agreed to that and they agreed to that, well two days later they decide to back out and demanded to ha...

My month to month tenants just asked to paint the cupboards and bathroom at my expense. (taking out of rent)
Their year lease expired two months ago and they will not sign another because they want to stay month to mo...

So I'm new to investing and plan on purchasing a house then converting into a rental after a year or two. I am just wondering why cash flow is so important, when there is still the loan pay down and appreciation as a ...