I am trying to determine where I should set rents for one of my new rental properties that has vacant units.What are the key data points I should research or things I should consider as I am determining what I should ...

Why do some listings say "Must close with Lender X."Is this a red flag?What are the pros and cons of this?I'm looking at a possible house purchase but it states that closing must be done with a particular attorney.

Applying for rental with the property manager on a Thursday.  After viewing the apartment and filing out the application and giving them $50 non-refundable application fee. A $150 fee was also require to "reserve" the...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $355,000

Cash invested: $71,000

Sale price: $1,090,000

Purchased this 2 unit row home in DC's Shaw neigh...

I have a tenant who's shower floor is leaking into the basement. The repair is going to include remove existing tile floor, moving drain, new floor pitch and install of tiles. The process is going to take a 4-7 days d...

Hi all,I'm wondering what are the hottest areas for multifamily investing near Washington DC or Arlington,Va. I'm here for a wedding until Saturday night and I'd like to scope out some areas. 

I am considering my first real estate deal. I am thinking to buy a rental property in Austin area and rent it out. With a 40 to 60k down payment budget, what will be safest to buy and quicker to rent? Is one bed condo...

My property manager said, "I need a W9 from you to complete your 1099 correctly. I am required to send you a 1099 that states your rental income."

Is this standard practice, and do I still need to get a W-9 from her?

So this would be my first property. The apartments are selling for 54K to 90K I think the higher ones are facing the ocean. The HOA fees are $700 a month and I wouldn’t be living at this property. Don’t judge but I li...

I am very motivated to get into real estate, doing research to get my plan in order. I am in the Bellingham/Seattle area where young people are flocking too and there seems to always be some new apartment complex's be...