I believe that there are 3 main “stages” of investing. Stage 1 is higher risk, aiming for high returns, wealth accumulation.  Young investors, with low net worths, few family responsibilities, and a willingness to “ro...

What is the better option?1. Furnish your rentals with appliances (fridge, stove, washer/dryer) and assume responsibility for when they break2. Have tenants be responsible for appliances and therefore they are respons...

Greetings BP,Long time lurker, first time poster. I've been renting in Chicago for 3 years, and I am ready to make the move into a home purchase.Objectives:Buy multiunit building and hold for ~10 yearsStay near lakesh...

This past week was a pretty good week for my real estate business in getting several new houses under contract.  Each seller's situation was different, and each person had a different personality type, negotiating sty...

I'm just getting started in wholesaling what software I can use to generate buyer and seller leads in the Pennsylvania area

Hello, I’m starting to analyze deals everyday and came to the problem of calculating expenses on multi family. Question? When I’m calculating expenses ie vancany, repairs, cape, and property management fees do I t...

Hey everybody,
(Sorry to mods, originally posted this in the wrong forum!)After roaming the BP Forums and blogs for the past few years, my wife and I are finally under contract for our first rental property. So finge...

Is there a difference between Delinquent taxes and Tax Liens?

I was wondering where I could pick up a list in my county for parcels that are delinquent (owe back taxes), but the property yet has gone through ...

Do you bundle your rental properties homeowner's insurance with your personal policies?  Why or why not?  I was thinking it would be better to have each house be on its own, to make it easier for my CPA.  Thanks for y...

Hi,I am 24, currently live in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area, just recently graduated college about a year and a half ago and have been fortunate enough to land a job in my career field (accounting). Now that I have pret...