I am looking for creative finance options that will help get a seller out from under a condo with a FMV below what he paid. This is not a potential short sale, (and the seller won't accept that as an option) but in a ...

So, my wife and I just closed on a 2-flat in Chicago and we'll be house-hacking, so we're only using one of the units currently. I understand that cost basis can be one of the harder things in determining depreciation...

Hi,I am interested in possibly converting my common area power over to solar, depending on costs.  This is a 4-unit, flat roof building with great sun exposure.  I am only looking to power my common area, which would ...

I am happy to announce that we closed on the sale of our first flip! We learned a lot and saved by putting some sweat equity into this project. Project 2 is already underway (2-flat renovation, moved into the 1st fl...

Hey everyone. Wondering if any local rehabbers would be willing to give general rehab cost rules of thumb for the area.  For instance, my last area I moved from, a total gut interior with exterior work was around 60 p...

First post here.....really have enjoyed the site so far.   Looking to finance two flat purchasing as a rental.  So far, it looks like 25% down is standard since I won't be living there, but what interest rate should b...

I'm doing some analysis on a 2 flat which currently has one gas and electric line coming into the building and a single boiler and hot water tank. Can someone ballpark (a) the cost to separate the lines so each unit c...

This is a flip project - 4 months buy repair and ready to sell. Assuming 6 months for the estimates bellow.Want to know if I am missing something ... advice welcomed.BTW - need hard money for this one if you have advi...

So I want to try the buy-n-rent strategy in my area. Got connected with an agent who own several rental SFH. Communicated a bit of my capability and needs and then set out and looked at several SFHs. The agent said...

What are some common ways of splitting expenses in a co-owned property where one partner stays in one room of the said property and another one rents out a room? In case of loss of rent, is it common for the non-resid...