Hi there!  Curious to hear about how some of you might approach the analysis for deciding whether to sell an inherited single family property or rent it out for income.  Are there any other factors that you might cons...

What are some tips and strategies I could use to calculate rehab cost to better serve other investors?

Does anyone have any tips about who in the Philly region will buy:Old appliancesVintage furnitureVintage toolsVintage decorative itemsVintage TV, etc Best would be a company that comes in and gives a price to take everything.

Any other tips or things to look out for on my first deal?

He was at work today (and if he was sober that would make him employee of the month in Key West).Be very careful when you... heard it from a friend who heard it from a friend who heard it from another.....

Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!

I know, it has to cash flow, but curious if anyone has any insight into:* How to estimate insurance costs (flood, windstorm, and standard)* How to best verify a property condition (considering the location)* How to know good areas (some homes have been abandoned for years next to new builds, quality can be street by street)* General tips or recommendations for what to look for, or look out for

@Chris Jensen, you won't be able to tally me in on either side of the debate, but I will piggyback off of a point @Russell Brazil made in passing, but is really the underlying key to the debate: the software issue.  

Im new to the real estate game I'm only 22 but I would like some advice or tips on what to do.

Before giving a tenant keys, at least the first month and the security deposit should have been RECEIVED by the leasing agent/owner in the form of cash or money order to start the tenancy.