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The only problem I have with this, it that it is a 'Job'. I'm retired. Not retired yet and it really hasn't been that much work - 8 properties and I maybe get a call once a month. The other side benefit is that as a Realtor it has lead to additional revenue. One tenant used me to buy a house and an...

The underpinnings of this discussion is why I started buying rental properties 2 1/2 years ago. No mortgages so I'm not using the banks money but 8-11% cash returns + they are protected from inflation as that leads to rising rents. Now in hindsight I would have done better in the recent stock market...

You don't need one, and I think the benefit is limited, but there's little real downside either. Just don't assume a buyer's agent is negotiating on your behalf - they are paid by the seller. Just not true. Here in MN this Disclosure document (Agency Relationships in Real Estate Transactions) is re...

Since my grandfather paid for my college I've always had the notion that I'd cover it. Therefore, we agreed to cover 100% of tuition & room/board for 4 years at the state school rate (where we went). They cover living expenses and books. First child did just that. Second child chose a different ...

I don't agree with a lot of this advice - yes, I'm a Realtor in MN. First of all, every state is going to be different so that's an important consideration. Here are the issues I see in the above answers - - Assuming the home you are looking at is listed on MLS, seller pays the real estate commissio...