Do you include utilities in the total rent? Pros/cons? Renters are looking for affordable listings, what do you do to make your listing stand out?

This is our first single family home and we are getting quotes for insurance.  Here is what an agent came back with.  At first glance, I am concerned about it not being replacement cost, should I be?  We think it will...

Sellers market, buyers market, market correction, etc. I am new to investing and have read several of these terms throughout this site and others regarding when to buy, when to hold, when to invest, when not to do any...

I've recently reached my savings goal and am ready to purchase a property in the near future. I currently have funds saved up for a 5% down payment, closing costs, and some small repairs right out of the gate. These a...

Dear BP members,
In these tough economic times I would like to get your opinions. What would you do? Here is my situation:

Last year I purchased a new construction SFR in Sarasota FL which appreciated nicely in th...

Hello Everyone,I finally created an account! It is now time to get serious about my real estate investing goals. I hope to make my first real estate investment within the next 9 months. Due to my work and family situa...

Hi all, I'm a newer investor. I haven't found many properties that match my criteria, and I am looking into private lending as I have some capital. I'm trying to educate myself in the best way possible to learn more t...

I havent been around long enough to see high interest rates. How much does it usually affect house prices? Common sense says that when rates go up prices go down but what could we expect to see happen if rates went up...

So I have 40k saved up and was looking to buy an duplex or triplex in Philadelphia area but not seeing much that the numbers will work out for me. Should I use that money to pay off my MBA loan (23k) and invest the re...

Hello all,

I am new to RE investing. What is the recommended formula or value for referral fees and wholesaler fees? Can anyone provide guidance on what are the normal parameters that you would expect to pay in thi...