I am getting ready to rent my duplex in an owner/occupy situation, and I'd like to put in a smart thermostat for my rental unit.  Two reasons - amenity appeal, and control if the unit is vacant (tenants on vacation an...

I'm trying to decide the best way to finance our first real estate investment. Looking to buy a SFH in the $250,000-$300,000 range. We have excellent credit, $30,000 in cash and our currant home has about $400,000 in ...

When my grandmother died in 2002 she left her townhouse ($500k) as a life estate to my aunt for as long as she wants to live in it.  Should she sell it, it is currently on the market, I will receive 1/3, my father 1/3...

Looking at a mobilehome park and at listed price shows an 8% return.  There are some RV spots that are rented sporadically, but they show the mobilehome units being rented with little vacancy rate for the last year.  ...

What are you favorite YouTube videos and articles?  Any favorite business motivational TED talks, or articles from entrepreneurs like Robert KiyosakiVideos on YouTube are great for some of my younger relatives.  Also ...

All, I have a question for the group. A friend and I were discussing his SFRH that is currently financed on an ARM at 3.5%. He originally acquired the house as a primary residence, later converted it to a rental ...

So I rented out my former primary residence, one that I'd purchased on a VA Loan. One thing I'd never gotten around to doing before I rented it out was refinancing the property under a less expensive rate. Until today...

Based on the rental real estate books crime is serious no when buying investment properties. I am looking into Cedar Park and Round Rock areas It is hard to find areas where there is no crime.  I am wondering how othe...

Hello all.  So, a very small (but highly annoying!) problem here.  I wanted to see if anyone has experienced this.  My tenant screening service is requiring me to change my online account password every 3 or 4 months....