I got a call the other day from a cost segregation firm.  He estimates that I can use bonus depreciation to get effectively $900k of depreciation in the first year.  This is due to taking advantage of bonus depreciati...

Can someone suggest a good way to estimate repair costs, or should I just stick with quotes from multiple contractors?

I have made up my mind to start in realestate investing. I have been reading a lot about it for the past 2 weeks. I know it's hard work but, What drives me to work at it is my kids. The question is should I pay for a ...

I am under contract on a property. My partner is providing the capital for down payment, and renovations. Partners capital is currently in mutual funds with a Financial Advisor Firm.  We met with his advisor about 6...

Hi, I am hoping writing a long and detailed post will help check my due diligence process for getting into the notes business in a more thoughtful manner. I have read a ton of Don, Chris S, Chris W, Andy, Jay and Dion...

I read regarding Randy Hughes, Mr. Land Trust a lot in here, altho I am not sure i anyone actually work with him.anyway I decided today to go ahead and buy his course online. Thinking i will be able to watch some simp...

I have been doing a lot of research regarding the Dodd Frank act. I have a couple of ideas that might help avoid legal issues with Dodd Frank. I spoke with my attorney yesterday and he said on one knows if rent to own...

I was thinking about getting my license to become a loan originator. Its only 4 days worth of class time and it costs around $300.
With this I could also do loan originations for other people and charge a fee.

Do yo...

I'm sure all the "flippers" out there read the subject and said, "That's not true!". I would say it all depends. The reason I'm writing this is because as I was speaking with a "short sale expert", she informed me t...

Background: The economy is on a tear, but trees don't grow to the sky.  At some point, it will over-extend and go into recession when financial commitments default.Last time, the trigger was a default on home mortgage...