Hi Paul,I'm one of the founders and wanted to thank for you for considering Ziprent.To clarify, our tenant placement fee is $1,250 and property management fee is a flat $125/mo.We utilize a secure, on-demand showing process that doesn't require an an agent.

. ****** I would like to take on of the two family properties he has in queens.

Hey @Anne Christensen - Having been on both sides of real estate meetups (attending and hosting), I can tell you they're absolutely worth your time if you pick the right ones. 

I'm working with a contractor for the first time on a cosmetic renovation from out of state.

You don't want to focus on the renters of Section 8 because that can come off as discriminatory as a landlord.

The true value of a home is what a buyer and seller agree too. 

Darden Restaurants, the parent of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, is making a significant move by acquiring Chuy's, a Tex-Mex chain, for $605 million. Despite the failures of other national full-service Mexican ...

Let me demonstrate why you should not rely on this approach.Suppose you want to compare two properties.Property A:Rent: $1,800/MoPrice: $300,000Taxes: $2,000/YrInsurance: $1,500/YrAssoc Fee: $250/MoProperty B:Rent: $1,600/MoPrice: $300,000Taxes: $800/YrInsurance: $600/YrAssoc Fee: $35/MoCalculating the rent price ratio for both propertiesProperty A: $1,800 x 12 / $300,000 = 7.2%Property B: $1,600 x 12 / $300,000 = 6.4%So, Property A is the better property!

Maximizing Depreciation:- What strategies have investors used to maximize depreciation on foreign properties?

Any tips or recommendations on getting started are greatly appreciated.