If you have already decided to go contemporary with paint, fireplace design, tile selection, and cabinets you are going to be stuck with a room that doesn't fit.

@Cody Cox  Read this to start with this... http://www.creonline.com/irs-definitions-real-estate-investors-part-1.htmlI also did not mention the Real Estate Professional designation ("loophole").You can search for other threads about what kinds of partnership arrangements should be used.Before you do that, I would suggest that you and your partner both get good tax advice.

It is time to introduce myself.About me: I am an architect from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and I studied at the University of Buenos Aires, School of Architecture, Design and Urbanism.

However, I am looking for a spreadsheet designed for units already owned to keep track of actual rent and expenses (and repairs and vacancy etc.) 

What book should I read, forum post should I follow, or who should I talk to about making sure that I have all my bases covered when trying to work through a deal of this specific design? 

HGTV has design software! 

Our company has a General Contractor, Interior Designer and Real Estate lawyer if you need any of those services.  

I have a lot of buyers who love my house designs.

Hey BP!I just closed on a 4 bedroom/ 2 bathroom house Wednesday that needs some serious help.. Its an early 1900's build with original woodwork and etc. One of the bathrooms need a complete redesign. It is just not ve...

Hey all,I don't know if this is the best forum for this, but I'm looking for an architect with a multi-family design slant in/near Van Nuys.