One thing I'm confused about is earnest money deposits and how to account for them when coming up with my offer amount. Let's say, just for an example, that an earnest money deposit of $5000 is required (we're obvio...

Hey guys, pretty basic question here: should I include utilities in the rent? Not only should I do it, but does the rent someone sees listed on Zillow, realtor, etc. include the utilities? When estimating a property I...

Would anyone have recommendations for a Modular home builder who is in the Castle Rock area or who delivers to Colorado? They must have experience with larger (3000+ sq. ft) builds? When I say "modular", I am referrin...

I have a seller that sent me a bundle package of 4 properties, do I factor in 4 different closings or just one since the properties will/if be bought on the same day? 4 different HUD statements or just one?

Hey all,Looking at 2 potential investment properties and trying to evaluate some of the criteria a lender would use to underwrite me. As a starting point, i have a mortgage on my primary residence. The first house i c...

Some questions for people who invest specifically in Brooklyn, NY. I'm looking into small multi-family properties with 3-4 units. Ideally in one of the following neighborhoods: Bushwick, Ridgewood, Williamsburg, Bedst...

I am just starting out in real estate investment. My first property will be, unless something changes, the duplex we're currently living in on a rent-to-own basis.Whenever I tell people what my wife and I want to do w...

Aloha from Hawaii.So I currently live in oahu and own a condo that I want to start vacation renting.  So I'm trying to figure out what kind of factors play into determining how much money to put in for renovation.  I'...

I am trying to come up with a purchase offer for an estate sale house that happens to be in a flood zone. The neighborhood has a small creek that runs through a portion and happens to be in the back yard of the subj...

My question is in regards to factoring in the cost to upgrade a new bathroom even if the bathroom has the basic of basic necessities?? For example, I looked to wholesale a house a few weeks ago and the bathrooms were ...