So I've built this excel document that does rough calculations of 2% test, Cap Rate and CoCROI and while I'm pulling most of the numbers from sources I can find (realizing they are not exact, but in the ballpark), the...

I have a room in a house listed for $700, but I've had a couple inquire about it. I know rent should be more for a couple than individual, but haven't rented a single room to a couple before, so I wasn't sure what to ...

Good afternoon everyone, just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself to the community. My name is Bryan Strain, I am 31 years old and I am located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I’m very interested in becoming a re...

I'm considering purchasing a 5-plex in Blue Springs, MO (a very nice neighborhood near KC Metro) because the neighborhood and deal look great, but I still have quite a bit of concerns that are preventing me from makin...

Hi everyone, I recently purchased a duplex that I plan to house hack. I'm going to be living on the 2nd floor and rent out the 1st floor unit. We have a shared basement with 1 washer and 1 dryer that we share. my prob...

I closed a single family home today in Massachusetts close to students living community. Thinking to renting to students with tenants paying utilities including water and sewer. Is anyone doing that? Looking forward f...

I own a 2 family home that I reside in. I recently talked to a loan officer from a local credit union. I was applying for a personal loan which I didn't get approved for. My credit age is too young and my revolving cr...

I am getting close to buying my first investment property which will most likely be a single-family in which I will live in one room and rent out the others. Has anyone had experience with bumping up the rent by lets ...

Hello, I am trying to move into multi-family investing and currently practicing running the numbers. One part I am struggling with it to figure out how much I would be paying for utilities. I dont see any mention on l...

I am considering purchasing a duplex in Sioux Falls, SD that does not have separate meters.  Up until this point, from what I understand, the utilities were included in the rent.  That works great if you own the place...