Hi everyone! My husband and I have been members on here for some time now, but are finally are utilizing it - I love reading all the forums and figured I'd post since we are trying to figure out our next move and need...

I'm working on my investment spreadsheet and have been doing some reading on the topic of Cap Ex. Some people use a number like 10% of the income, but many suggest itemizing your expenses over their lifespan is the mo...

I came across a seller that was looking to sell a 8 unit apartment complex out here in Houston. Problem is, I have no idea on how to evaluate the property to make an offer. I have the rent roll and P&L statement...

Hey everyone,We got a lead come in for a duplex that I'm considering taking down myself and holding it. This would be my first rental so I figured it would be good to have the BP folks verify my numbers. The owner liv...

I am just starting in the Real Estate Rental investment. I need to know how is more efficient to collect rent knocking doors or sending a bill to tenants? I am investing in a low income town and a friend of mine told ...

Hello to all..How do you or should you incorporate reserve funds into the APOD when figuring out what a property is worth? Since technically it is not an expense (at least I believe not) but a capital investment that...

Has anyone read about or been following Zaio? If you have a problem finding their website PM me and I will get you the link.

Their model is to create a database of every residential property in the US including photo...

I have a property that was previously my residence and I have been renting for a couple years.  I need to decide if I should keep it or sell it.  If I sell it before July, I will be able to take the small gain tax fre...

Hello,I would really appreciate some insight. I’m considering buying a condo in the SW Waterfront neighborhood (Potomac Place Towers) of DC, and am wondering if it’s a good financial decision. I already believe it’s ...

After reading up on real estate and deciding I wanted to begin purchasing rental properties, I decided to take a real estate class just to broaden my knowledge.  After completing the class, I figured I might as well t...