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Thanks for all of the advice so far. I dont think anyone answered #3, which is how to allocate your money if you have enough for say 40-50% down. Do you put it all towards one property, or split it into 2 investment properties?

Thanks for all the replies so far. It seems like the main issue is vacancy which is an issue with any rental, but obviously more so in the IE. Assuming you take a 3 month vacancy per year, you could still have positive cash flow. However, hopefully someone can answer my two other questions...

I read the blog and forum daily. I have learned quite a bit about the real estate in Irvine, where it was, where it is, and where everyone thinks its going. But my question is regarding the properties in the Inland Empire. I have several questions. 1) Are these good properties to...

My mother has a home with the following loans: 1st ? 15 year conventional ? $74,632.80 ? 5.375% fixed ? 9 years 11 months left on loan 2nd ? Home Equity Line of Credit ? $40,760.87 ? 2.75% variable She doesn't want to extend her...

Yes, from what IR has said, John T. Reed is one of the legit real estate authors out there. Unfortunately his information is not free. He has several books (18 or so). Each of them cost about $30-40. IR, which ones have you read, and which do you think would be the most beneficial to start?

Hello all, I have went to John T. Reed's website which profiles several real estate "gurus." Dean Graziosi is not on there. Has anyone heard anything about him or read any of his books? I'm guessing there is some expensive "mentor" program that goes along with it, but any thoughts or...

I understand that they were borrrowing money, and livin' the good life. But what I don't understand is how it was done (that's what I'm referring to when I say the science - obviously now a poor choice of words). But perhaps someone could walk through the story line of someone who buys, gets a...

First time poster, long time reader. I have been reading the profiles by IR for some time now. Also I have read quite a few of his analysis posts along with the comments on this board. From it all I have learned about rental parity, renting vs. owning, the bubble, structured financing...