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Rainmaker
4,745,149
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I have.

Jan 16, 2017 12:27 AM
Rainmaker
1,539,804
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Yup.  That's how I was able to able to leave the corporate world behind.

Jan 16, 2017 12:13 AM
Rainmaker
5,774,100
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Yes

Jan 15, 2017 09:36 PM
Rainmaker
4,707,387
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Absolutely since I left the military have been in and out of the market and I am older than dirt, Endre

Jan 15, 2017 09:35 PM
Rainmaker
4,322,035
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Nathan Gesner - want to - did it once and was out soon....

Jan 15, 2017 09:29 PM
Rainmaker
4,273,331
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I have since I was 20 years old. 

Jan 15, 2017 09:19 PM
Rainmaker
1,010,128
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Yes I have rental units - thanks to Obama I have not been able to do as much as I like, but looking forward to investing more now that we have a real President!

Jan 16, 2017 07:10 AM
Rainmaker
2,851,803
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I did but not anymore...Best Investment I ever made? Paid the house off

Jan 16, 2017 06:37 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Invest in real estate could mean obtaining title to real property.

Or it could mean including REITs in ones portfolio.

Or it could mean both.

So, yes I do.

Jan 16, 2017 04:42 AM
Rainmaker
3,627,422
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Just in the home I live in.  I would not make a good landlord

Jan 16, 2017 02:32 AM
Rainmaker
577,950
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

No, we have very one-sided rules here where Landlords and Tenants are concerend, and are 90% are in favour of the Tenant.  It would be a nightmare to have to try and evict someone... don't want or need the hassle!

Jan 16, 2017 10:24 AM
Rainmaker
1,280,948
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

No. I'd like to but don't have the funds.

Jan 16, 2017 09:41 AM
Rainmaker
5,584,889
Barbara Todaro
Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

oh yes.... previously I did....at one time, I owned 23 units.... sold them consistently....with  many multifamily homes, I did condo conversions.....I remember one 4 family that I bought; had the engineering done; and all of the units presold before the first mortgage payment was due!!!  never did any work to the building.....made a score.... that's what I looked for....  

Jan 16, 2017 08:50 AM
Rainmaker
2,290,890
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Yes, bought a farm, waterfront properties and they are good investments.

Jan 16, 2017 08:37 AM
Rainmaker
1,263,077
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

REIT

Jan 16, 2017 08:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,713,581
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Quite a bit.

Jan 16, 2017 08:11 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Nathan Gesner Not anymore.

Jan 16, 2017 07:06 AM
Rainmaker
1,621,747
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

Yes, since I was 19 years old I've owned my own home and since 21 I've been a landlord.

Jan 16, 2017 06:51 AM
Rainmaker
864,758
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Yes. Did a lot more in my younger days...

Now, I just try to help my clients build on their portfolio.

Jan 16, 2017 06:42 AM
Ambassador
6,698,702
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Absolutely, I hope you do too.

Jan 16, 2017 06:39 AM
Rainmaker
982,293
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Same as Roy Kelley, Yes

Jan 16, 2017 06:36 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,372
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

You bet, i buy multi family, commercial and even single family homes to fix and sell. 

Jan 16, 2017 06:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,618,024
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

the only way to go

Jan 16, 2017 05:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,102,470
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Yes. I'm getting ready to have some commercial land that I own graded and padded and market it for lease. I like buying notes the best, though.

Jan 16, 2017 05:51 AM
Rainmaker
1,752,737
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Sure

Jan 16, 2017 05:45 AM
Rainmaker
824,029
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
California Real Estate Specialist

I have and strongly believe in the value of doing so.

Jan 16, 2017 05:25 AM
Rainmaker
5,493,546
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not currently, but certainly in the past!

Jan 16, 2017 05:24 AM
Rainmaker
846,575
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

All day long, here in South Florida and several in Central America.

Jan 16, 2017 04:41 AM
Rainer
150,466
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

No,, can't say that I do.

Jan 16, 2017 04:00 AM
Rainmaker
5,322,261
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Only my personal home.

Jan 16, 2017 03:52 AM
Rainmaker
8,162,523
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

For many years.

Jan 16, 2017 03:39 AM
Rainmaker
2,234,859
Debbie Laity
CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

You bet. I'm hoping to buyer two houses in the next two months. 

Jan 16, 2017 07:21 PM
Rainmaker
5,211,343
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I should and probably would of made lots of money but nope.

 

Jan 16, 2017 05:01 PM
Ambassador
3,432,801
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I have.  My home is currently my only RE investment. 

Jan 16, 2017 02:42 PM
Rainmaker
2,250,634
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Since age 21

Jan 16, 2017 12:45 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Yes, through REITS and rental property.

Jan 16, 2017 12:40 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,841
FN LN
Toronto, ON

I don't discuss my strategies in a public forum.

Jan 16, 2017 06:18 AM
Rainmaker
809,308
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Yep.  However, we sold our two rentals in 2016 and are waiting to see what happens with the market the next few years.  On to multi-family/4-plexes probably next.  

Jan 28, 2017 07:32 PM
Rainer
20,632
Darin and Mary Waldeck
SunState Realty - Englewood, FL
Exceeding Expectations!

Yes, and have for many years.  We buy distressed properties, fix them up and either flip them, or keep them as annual rentals for a while.  Great sideline to regular real estate sales.

Jan 25, 2017 08:45 AM
Rainmaker
142,796
Diana White-Pettis
Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD
GRI, CDPE, CNE, WHC Upper Marlboro Homes for Sale

No, but I plan to in the future.

Jan 20, 2017 03:40 PM
Rainmaker
6,012,308
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I did years ago, but now I am single, not handy, own my home, business and too much to do.

Jan 17, 2017 12:55 PM
Rainmaker
602,031
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

Christina Hayes I'm with you. Check out BiggerPockets.com for great investor information.

Tony Lewis that's exactly it! Rentals are far less volatile than other forms of investment. If you buy them correctly, a housing bubble is of little consequence. It may even help you because when people can't buy, they have to rent!

Jan 16, 2017 05:17 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,227
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Not now.

Jan 16, 2017 01:57 PM
Rainmaker
790,594
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Yes and it has been rewarding.  Home prices dropped about 45% out here in the recent recession yet rents stayed stable and renters were abundant.  Weathering the storm has paid dividends.  This is our retirement plan.

Jan 16, 2017 01:40 PM