As I'm investigating other markets to buy in, I am finding some multifamilies (typically 4plexes) where it appears the first floor must be a couple feet underground, based on the fact that the first floor windows a...

I'm a first time investor. I have the opportunity to get into a lease option for a property that I'd ultimately like to buy & hold, but I'm trying to figure out the rehab financing. It's a distressed duplex goin...

An area that I want to strengthen before I start speaking with sellers is my negotiation techniques. What strategies do you use to assess if a seller is motivated? What techniques do you use to close deals? What are g...

Hello everyone!I've been orbiting around real estate investing for a few years and I'm finally in a place to use my primary residence home equity to buy my first long-term rental.I intend to invest in Colorado Springs...

Got a call off my direct mail campaign from a lady who is thinking about selling her rental and wants me to make an offer but she said I cannot see the house.  She is renting it to a family member and does not want th...

Hello againFound a $15k duplex that needs almost a total rehab. The walls look fine but I'll look at it tomorrow. The rents around the area go for $500-650 and the other houses in the block go for up to $200k.Any thou...

Cash flow great. Area appreciating yearly in last five years. Tenant seems very responsible and staying there long term. Very poor condition of house. Roof, water tank recently fixed. There is a leak coming from outsi...

I realize that heat rises. But I'm wondering is there something I can do to make it cooler in upstairs home? 

I just happen to stumble on to what I thought was a ok deal. In my area there are not a whole lot of multi unit places. Some downtown in the historic district, but they normally are pretty expensive. This four plex in...

I am about to pick up a fix and flip property in Bergen County, New Jersey. I have a 10 day inspection period to perform due diligence and inspect the property. I will conduct the following inspections: oil tank conta...