So I have been been reading a lot about investing in real estate and I'm  trying to educate myself as much as possible before I purchase my first property! I am really hoping that within the next year I can purchase a...

My wife and I are very serious about starting our rei business. We don't currently have a property although we have narrowed down the market and have been looking at a lot just haven't found the right deal. Only thing...

So after a recent call w our amazing accountant he said something that hit me hard.  he said after 40 years w his clients he's observed that its easy to get into real estate investing and much harder to exit real esta...

I am renting my house for the first time and held an open house today. I received a very positive response with 7 applicants which is slightly overwhelming to say the least.  I have it narrowed down to three but am in...

Fellow Landlords,              Given our tenants are our main customers, and the fact that the holidays seasons are approaching. I was curious to know how creative you all get when it comes to treating your customers ...

I have a tenant who is generally a great guy, except that he won't keep the yard clean of cigarette butts or dog waste. No matter how many times I ask it's gotten to a point where I just go over daily and clean up the...

Has anyone on the forums had experience reducing the risk of a downturn in the home market, by buying a hedge on the stock/options market?

For example, you're building or refurbing a home that will be targete...

I've got a question. We have been living in our apartment for 13 mths and our lease is up in a few weeks. We paid $300 non refundable pet deposit. When we moved in one of our two dogs was just 4 months old and not pot...

Hello,I own a duplex and I just recently had a tenant move out and now it's time to consolidate the security deposit and I had a few questions and suggestions on what items can and cannot be deducted in Minnesota.  I ...

Hi All,I am selling a duplex for 2.3 mil.  I am doing a 1031 exchange.  Based on the 200% rule I can buy as many properties I want as long as they don't exceed 200% of the sale of my property.    I want to split the m...