I realize this number will depend on your personal financial and life situation, but what percentage of your overall investment portfolio should be allocated to investment real estate? What is considered a conservativ...

Hello everyone!I am a senior in college, looking to get a job in civil engineering and then gradually transition to RE full time, although I'm not sure what that will look like. As a student with some student debt, sh...

Hi all,Just a newbie question seeking some quick insights on land development.  My brother and I own a simply spectacular piece of property overlooking the Columbia River in Washington State.  Right in town... breatht...

Hello, I am currently in the process of closing on a 3 family home in Elizabeth NJ. I am financing the home using an FHA owner occupied mortgage. Currently 2 of the units are vacant and the 3 unit is occupied by a ten...

While replying to another thread about family size, I was reminded of two separate incidents regarding size of another nature.The first was a few years ago when I showed a vacant 2BR/1BA house to woman who had called ...

Hey guys, so I just closed on my first duplex... I'll be living in one of the units.... however, I travel Mon-Thurs each week and going to really try this Airbnb thing out. The house is very close to University of Cin...

I have a few properties and positive cash flow. I was trying to decide if I should try to 1) focus on paying off one mortgage or 2) spread a little to each loan. I have a long term perspective on them all. I have a ...

What does everyone think of 401k's, ROTH IRA's, etc? Would anyone cash in a 401k to pay off an investment property? Some doom & gloomers predict a 5000 dow by years end. Is it better to diversify with 401k and RE?...

If you guys had 300k to invest, would you put 80-100k down on 3 properties each making 500-800 after the mtg and expenses OR on one solid 250-280k property with no mortgage and make +/-2000 after expenses? Does mortga...

Hi all ,

Just curious for those who already own a rental for 30 years plus , I undestand when you sale it will be a huge tax bill to pay. What do you do after owning the property for 30 years? Still renting it out ...