I know a couple of older (70's and 80's) couples who had their wills updated and their attorney switched to trust and charged one $6k and another $10k. That sounds excessive to me.The last older couple I knew had a pr...

Hi all -I've been a long time lurker on BP and am happy to say I've listened to every Podcast and read as many posts as I can.  My passion for real estate started with rehabbing because I love turning old run down pro...

This is uncharted territory for me.  Am I on the right track?Goal: Generate $100k a year net income from rental real estate.Background: Currently own a few SFH’s and a condo from early 90’sI have long term W2 income,...

This post has to start with a disclaimer. No one can guarantee returns, and there's a risk associated with any investment. Having said this, it will give those who are curious a rough ballpark of the kinds of returns ...

Hello BiggerPockets!I'm exploring the possibility of getting a 10-unit apartment building. With that in mind, I'm wondering if I should get an LLC.Benefits of LLC:1. If I live in the property, I, Jared, can rent from ...

Hey BP I have been thinking a lot about the issue of depreciation on rental properties and what happens when you sell one after a long time without use of a 1031. I guess I have been thinking about a property that is ...

I have a question... I'm an out of state investor and I find properties through the MLS and Loopnet.  Thus, I ask my agents to go out and take a video walkthrough of the property so I can decide on whether to make an ...

Direct Mail has not worked for me. It is a channel (medium) that is too easy to learn (get a list & mail to that list consistently). It "seems" to work if you have the marketing budget, list, and ability to mail h...

Hello! I just got my offer accepted on a duplex in Columbus. I wanted to see if anyone could go over my numbers to confirm they are ok. Have to do a walk through to determine if anything needs work and condition. I wi...