Rick, regarding your comment about land being the bit that appreciates, I have heard this a lot from various people. However, Hans Jakobi (real estate guy who promotes positive cashflow strategies) seems to suggest that this is a myth and that units generally appreciate in line with houses.

I am trying to find some evidence to prove him wrong but…[Read more]

Rick, regarding your comment about land being the bit that appreciates, I have heard this a lot from various people. However, Hans Jakobi (real estate guy who promotes positive cashflow strategies) seems to suggest that this is a myth and that units generally appreciate in line with houses.

I am trying to find some evidence to prove him wrong but…[Read more]

Hi Kate,

Thanks for posting! It’s encouraging to hear that there are so many others in similar circumstances. I have a wife & 3 kids, mortgage, car payments and we are living off just my income. We made a decision long ago that it was important to have someone at home with the kids full time. So we barely make ends meet month to month. Now that…[Read more]

Thanks everyone for all your posts in this great forum. It’s good to know that so many other people share the same kinds of challenges that I do. Despite the resistance from some of your partners, it looks like most if not all of you have at least taken a few steps down the road of investing. I am still trying to get buy in from my wife for our…[Read more]