Hi,I watch a lot of YouTube trying learn how to analyze a property and find a partner to help fund the deal but so much of it is just noise. What's the a good beginner template to locate a area to research, what metri...

Hi everyone, new member here - Paul. I'm a realist so give it to me straight.
For about a year now I have been helping a close friend as a "real estate consultant". From my day job, I have acquired a lot of knowledge ...

But the reality is, without effective remedies and timely enforcement of lease agreements, small landlords — and even larger operators — can’t stay in business.In markets like California, where filing fees start at $240 and processes drag out for months, the result is predictable: landlords exit the market, supply shrinks, rents climb.

Quote from @Aaron Bihl: The reality is if you want "tons of leads" you'll probably have to spend tons of money on marketing. 

I have a good amount saved for my down payment already and I am going to continue to save as much as I can over this next year to make my dream a reality.

This new market reality has created what we call the “professionalization chasm.”

I was just trying to process what an inital interest rate really means in terms of servicing the debt and asking the group for a reality check.

I have a good amount saved for my down payment already and I am going to continue to save as much as I can over this next year to make my dream a reality.

But in reality, we’re seeing folks who bought in the last 5–7 years—who have plenty of equity—fall behind due to reasons like increased property taxes, insurance hikes, or short-term income disruptions.What’s most alarming is that many of them don’t reach out for help.

Because from where I sit, that’s a reality more investors and homeowners are starting to quietly face.We have 12 properties we've purchased over the last 8 years, and they've all doubled or trippled in value.