Is there a time limit on how long I must have owned a property, before I can sell it and 1031 exchange the proceeds into something bigger? If so, how long?

I am attempting to submit an offer on a property. Can anybody help me figure out how to factor budget in a moldy basement? The entire basement walls are covered in mold spores and it seems like there was water damage ...

What is the best way to advertise a rental in Southern California? We're in Yucaipa, California. We use Craigslist and we just started to try Postlets today. We also use the Greensheet, which costs money. We used to u...

I’m going to be walking through a potential property tomorrow morning, but what I do know upfront is that there is a need to install a new septic system which will run roughly between $30-$35,000. Has anyone had exper...

I am just starting as real estate investor, and only had few deals done. I am looking for freedom to access MLS information and have MLS key to see properties, so I am thinking to get license.

Since I live in Seattl...

Hello all,This is the first time we are seeking other people's money to acquire real estate and are interested to know what legal documents we need for private money partners who want to join us as debt or equity part...

Hello! I'm working on a business plan to open a small event space in Chicago. I've been mostly looking in Logan Square (my neighborhood) and Bucktown, and a few surrounding areas (Avondale, Humboldt Park, etc.). Ideal...

The 1% rule is a nice easy metric to use. What's the reasoning behind the number 1%? 

I'm currently transitioning from the military; I'm stationed in Indiana right now and thinking about taking the real estate exam here. The sticky part is that once I'm completely out of the Army, I don't know where I ...

I'm interested in getting a first lien HELOC on one of my investment properties (i.e., I don't live in the house). I plan to use the line of credit to invest in other properties.The house is worth $246K and I owe only...