I am looking at several properties in  Savannah, Ga. and I am concerned about the costs of property insurance due to flooding/hurricanes, etc...is there somewhere to find estimates of what insurance costs in different...

Good afternoon,I am seeking help obtaining market data to calculate the cost of living and estimate rental expenses in the US. The goal is to determine whether the government accurately adjusts DoD Basic Allowance for...

Hi BP,Can someone please tell me the best tools to use to analyze a distressed property? I would like to look at properties and be confident, knowledgeable and able to give an immediate offer for a property. Also, is...

I have a garden unit in Portage Park, about 65 x 22 feet. I'm looking into HVAC options and will be adding AC as well. Some are recommending a 2.5-ton system, while others suggest a 3-ton unit. I've heard that oversiz...

Most investors, bankers, and real estate agents I talk to adamantly argue that you should use a local lender for your real estate deals, but their arguments tend to be things like they know the market and you can meet...

Hi everyone,I've come across a 4 family unit deal in Western Massachusetts that I'd like to put an offer on, I'd just like some input from everyone on the numbers before I go forward with it. This is my first deal so ...

For commercial real estate investors, syndicators and others involved in the field, investment terminology can appear to be an alphabet soup of mysterious acronyms. There are three in particular that are related to th...

Hi, I’ve been looking at potential rentals and in the process have found a home my wife and I are interested in buying for ourselves. I spoke to the realtor and feel like we don’t have to get in a big hurry because ho...

As a newbie how much analysis power do you recommend for newbie decision making on a first deal. What software or tools do you recommend or simple Excel should be sufficient for a simple close analysis... should I get...

Background: Looking to house hack a multi family 2-4 unit. Two financing options: Conventional 20% down vs FHA3.5% When I analyze these properties I am realizing a theme. Higher down payments are allowing for higher c...