So California has a measure on the up coming ballet that likely strikes fear in every landlord and investor and it is Called Prop 10 (aka Rent Control).First I want it clear that I think any time "Government" interfer...

As my business grows larger, so does my pile of paper. I've decided to start using software to manage my life. Quicken was recommended to me, but after installing it and trying it out I really don't like it. I'm ha...

Hi all!Was wondering what's the best brand for thermostats / can be locked at a temperature to install in my properties?I don't necessarily want to "lock" in a certain temperature - I just want to be able to set it so...

Hi Everyone,I'm looking into purchasing a short term rental in South Lake Tahoe. I know some tourist locations are cracking down on how many short term rentals are allowed... does anyone have some insight into the cur...

I recently acquired my second property.  One of the papers I had to sign at the escrow office was the Statutory Warranty Deed.  It states:"THE GRANTORS Joe Jones Jr. and Janet Jane Jones, husband and wife for and in c...

http://www.proapod.com/LearningCenter.htmFormulasBreak-Even Ratio (BER) The ratio often used by lenders when trying to decide whether or not to underwrite an investment property loan...Capitalization Rate ...

As many of you know, Proposition 10 is on the ballot for November, and if passed, it would repeal Costa-Hawkins which significantly prevents individual cities from imposing rent control.  It is shaping up to be a majo...

Hello BiggerPockets people,Closed on my first two-family last month, and want to install washers and dryers in each unit. Both units are fairly small single bedrooms. I am limited to where I can put these obviously, a...

The one thing in my life that has always been a struggle is staying focused on my goals.  I great at different points of my life to write down my goals with all the needed components, such as specific, measurable and ...

I'm currently contemplating a counteroffer on an off-market fourplex that will be $50k (or 8%) over market prices for the area.  The reason I'm even considering this counteroffer is (1) there is limited inventory in t...