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Hi All,My husband and I are planning on breaking into the RE investment business with our first SFH purchase in the coming months. We're currently searching for the right house to get started in, but could use legal a...
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When choosing a flat fee MLS listing service, is that something where you find a local service, or are the best companies usually nationwide? What's the best way to determine a good listing service?
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We have 36 acres of raw land that our house sits on. We got it for a great price and are wanting to build a 4 plex on our front 5 acres, using our 401 (k) savings.
my husband and I are new to real estate investing....
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Does anyone know off hand if someone is able to buy in a 55+ community if you are younger? This someone who wants to purchase would be renting to a 55+ renter.
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If I have an existing LLC, am I able to switch the owner to be a self-directed IRA? What factors need to be taken into account for a situation like this?
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Hi all - I'm looking for some advice in terms of what do with my current primary residence.It's an old 1900s farmhouse (on septic) that has been remodeled and sits on a flat half acre lot with a 600 square foot detach...
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Good afternoon Did a yearly walk-through with one of my tenants and I found that he is running a business in my property. This is a clothing and shoe business so nothing illegal to my knowledge. I believe he is runnin...
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Anyone here invested in STR's in Blowing Rock NC? I am looking at a piece of property that has 4 individual units. Two 1/1, one 2/1, one 2/2. No mountain view but gorgeous property in ideal location. Going to crun...
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My father recently sold an investment rental and is looking to reinvest the money under 1031. It happens to be that my wife and I recently bought a single family house (primary residence) in California with a ~1,000 s...
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I normally require a security deposit equal to one month's rent plus $200, and I raise the rent annually by $25 per month. For tenants who stay year after year, the security deposit over time shrinks in relation to th...