I am in the process of preparing my Frederick property for the tenant. My real estate agent who uses zipLogix rental lease is trying to convince me that I HAVE to use the dual powered (AC and battery) smoke detect...

I'm looking for a lender to work with to better understand my purchasing power. Currently have 3 rental properties. 1 is fully paid off and 2 with mortgages and HELOC. I currently have a primary and looking to convert...

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Would like to hear from fellow investors about some security camera systems they use in Chicago. Problem is that I cant use tenants internet for the system. I ideally want to put 3-4 cameras covering the exte...

Hello everyone, two of my rental units' furnaces are fried because National Grid (utility company) had a bad wire outside of the house causing fluctuations in electrical current coming into the building.  Should I fil...

Both seasoned and new real estate investors have a powerful tool: the 1031 tax-deferred exchange. This strategy allows investors to defer capital gains taxes when they sell an investment property, provided they reinve...

I’m planning on doing some Black Friday shopping for some tools/gear to use for doing some rehab work. Likely just light cosmetic, fix ups, bath and kitchen remodel, landscaping. What do you guys suggest as must have,...

I'm looking at an opportunity property that the owner will lease to me with the option to purchase at a wholesale price. The property needs rehab. I see this opportunity as "owner carry" while i fund the rehab. Then r...

I am currently underwriting a deal I’m looking at and need some guidance on what specific items/work is going to cost. Obviously this is different everywhere but rough estimates and ranges are welcome. It’s a 20+ unit...

Hey everyone, I've got a situation where the renters have been great as far as paying on time, but their lease is up and they won't move. We told them over a month ago that we are going to put the house on the market....

Hi Everyone, I have 3 properties and all my cash is tied up in them. I am wondering what the best way to get my cash out so that I can buy more properties. I do not have mortgages on any of them. 
House 1: I purchase...