Hi all, I am familiarizing myself with at the Albequerque market and wondering whether any local investors can shed some perspective on overall property values relative to rents in the area.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

@Alice Fairbairn all that's great, but what about marketing?

Many benefits to doing so. 2) If you are going to invest outside your area, the one thing I rarely see mentioned here is simply the "investment landscape".

When you charge under market rent, the IRS deems that you do not have a profit motive and, therefore, disallows all rental expenses. 

Selling your share at fair market value could avoid gift tax but may trigger capital gains tax for you based on the sale price and your cost basis.In California, the transfer may also trigger a property tax reassessment under Proposition 13 unless a specific exemption applies.

Lima One does verticle in many markets you can check with them.

A CPA familiar with real estate partnerships could clarify the implications for everyone involved.A great attorney or CPA can help you iron out the details and ensure the partnership benefits all parties fairly.

Is there any benefit to visiting DoH offices in person? 

Hi Everyone, my name is Carlos I’m from Toronto, Canada. I’ve invested in property in Vancouver and Toronto but have recently decided to take the plunge into the US. Hoping to connect with fellow Canadians that have i...