We bought a house in July of last year.  It was built in 1980, and was in 'fair' condition.  We bought it for $290k, where most 'similar' homes in the neighborhood (Manassas, 20112)  that have been updated sell for $3...

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I own a single family home in the Denver area that I'm about to put on the rental market. I currently don't have sprinklers in the front or backyard. Looking for some guidance on if it would be worth th...

I have been trying to educate myself on taxes recently because it is part of the real estate equation that I still struggle with when I am analyzing deals. I am currently buying in Rockford, IL and there are two four ...

Single family house renting in Goodyear AZ. I have multiple applicants that have applied. 2 look promising but both want to wait a month to  move in. Can I, or should I, approve both applications and then see who sign...

Hi everyone!I’m excited to say I’m closing on my first deal (a house hacked duplex in Concord, NH) after four years of studying books, podcasts, and forums through this awesome website! So thanks to everybody who take...

Hey BP,Quickbooks, is this the way to go?I have a REI business and am fairly new to it.  I have only flipped houses thus far but I am very interested in Buy and Hold as well for 2016.  The question I have is what is t...

How do you handle the tenant being responsible for Lawn care and snow removal?  What is the language in the lease or on an addendum?  How do you make sure tenants are keeping up with it?  How do you enforce it?How do ...

Hello,I'm renting out a house on a fairly large lot with a meandering creek/ditch, trees, and grass. I bought a riding lawn mower to maintain it myself, but the tenant would like me to show them how to use the mower. ...

Does anyone have any section 8 rentals in Toledo, OH? I am looking into some property in 43609 and would like to go the section 8 route when the units are ready. What are rents like for section 8 in the area? What are...

I will start by saying this is my first deal on a multi-family unit.  So please excuse some of the ignorance in regards to how to evaluate this.  I did search and know how to evaluate it based on financials, but still...