Most states have a 6% income tax, so if someone is earning $100,000 per year, that's $500 per month. If you're a real estate investor in Texas with multiple properties, there is a higher property tax. Is it worth it? ...

I am officially in the process of collecting rent for the first time ever. I have collected rent from one unit in the form of a money order and a second in cash. What is everyone's strategy to collecting rent in cash...

This is VERY long but VERY interesting. Feel free to dispute any of the "facts " listed if you can. If not, start worrying, imo. Rich

The Wolf Family immigrated from Austria - Tyrol - in 1883 leaving behind one c...

I love real estate investing, its awesome.  However, in my personal life, I'm a minimalist.  I really could invest more if I minimized my personal expenses.  My idea..... Buy a lot of land somewhere, preferably 30 min...

I am just starting out with my investing and should be closing on my first property next week. It is a 4plex property with 2 units already rented. I will be living in one unit and finding a tenant for the last unit as...

Unfortunately my father had a major stroke and died recently. He left myself (executor of will) in charge and I have 3 brothers (we all get 25% of all assets). Dads house is a fully paid off 2 unit on long island in a...

I am leasing some bedrooms one at a time in my little apartment complex (college kids). Got one person who can not live under the same roof as a dog and she has a real doctor's letter from a local MD. I also had this ...

I'm wondering if I can get some help on navigating a bed bug issue in Colorado. Bed bugs are something completely new to me. I also have a question about vinyl flooring going over hardwoods (what!?!?).I purchased a du...

I have an off-investment topic question.  Anyone have a really good amenities suppliers, e.g., hotel/motel shampoo, soap, conditioner, snacks, etc supplier?  I'm finding some on Google but always looking for recommend...

I have a co worker who wants me to help her. Her and her husband are divorced the note is in his name only but they are both on the deed. She lives in the home he does not. They went through the trial loan mod but h...