Investing in out-of-state real estate can be a great opportunity, but it comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Here are some pros and cons of investing out of state, based on my experience as an inve...

I have been reading the many Dodd Frank threads here on BP. Opinions seem to vary dramatically about the impact it will have. I have an interest in owner financing, etc. so I am eager to understand the new regula...

I have 10 single family rental properties in Philadelphia and am thinking about getting a small multi, most likely around 2-4 units. What are the pros and cons to a multi in Philadelphia? What type of extra regulation...

For those of you doing STR's via VRBO, Air Bnb etc, when you're evaluating potential new properties how are you quickly determining whether the property is STR eligible?  Do you have to check the zoning with the count...

If my solo 401k lends private/hard money to an investor, am I able to charge a percentage of the profits as well as interest? In my state the interest rate is capped at 12%. Also, what about up front fees? I can't see...

I have 6 units currently and the purchasing and closing on those properties were relatively eventless, very smooth. However, I am in the final stages of closing on a quad that is 100%. Three tenants have an existing l...

Ok, I have a deal that I’m working on. It’s a nice brick duplex that is currently rented for $525 per unit. On rentometer, in a one mile radius the average rent is $728 for a 2/1. The asking price is $135,000. I feel ...

I have a question about getting a tenant to vacate a property?  I purchased a property in April and the tenant was to be out by march 30th but his uncle (the owner of said building) paid for him to stay through April ...

Hi guy!!Want to get your professional opinion on what are the must  ask question and must to fill out contracts for hiring a general contractor?Do I need these contracts for a Attorney or is there a place on web where...

I own 1 profitable rental property and I am retired, keep separate records on my rental property.According to IRS guidance it states:  "If an interest in real estate fails to satisfy all the requirements of the safe h...