Economic Update(Monday, November 16, 2020)
Last week, the stock market roared higher on the news that a highly effective Covid-19 vaccine appeared to be just on the horizon. That was great news, but there’s still ...

As a new real estate investor living in the crazy expensive Bay Area rental market, I'm exploring clever ways to get into investing. My husband's job requires us to stay near San Francisco, so we rented a place way ab...

How is the Ohio market for flips?  Which city is the best Cincinnati, Cleveland or Columbus?  If you are flipping in any of these cities please share your experiences.  I hear good contractors are hard to find and man...

For years, there have been claims that short-term rentals take away housing supply from renters and homebuyers and, as a result, inflate rents and home prices in nearby areas. But new data is saying something very, ve...

I often hear investors say that out-of-state turnkey deals aren’t great because they are often at (or above) retail pricing, and you “make your money when you buy”. That being said, assuming the numbers work for you ...

When you have a Realtor find you off market properties. What is a reasonable amount to pay them? Is it the same as when you buy the property when its active on the market? Is it a flat rate? 

I've found a liquor store that I'm interested in attempting to buy. The seller is willing to help with financing as well.

Pur Price: $1,700,000
Net income is $448,000 per yr

I forget what the monthly income is but ...

So an experienced CPA recently told me that essentially all costs incurred prior to placing a tenant are considered to be acquisition costs and get written off only as depreciation. Is this true? I'm sure he knows wha...