Latest from WSJ ... I always get a kick out of these lists :whistle1:

http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2010/10/01/10-best-and-worst-markets-for-real-estate-investors/

 I have a potential tenant who sounds really good overall. He and his family are interested in moving in. At the end of showing the place he pulled me aside and told me about his record. 10 years ago he got a convicti...

Hi, does anyone have any experiences good or bad with maintenance phone answering services? Does anyone have a recommendation on a service. Soon I will be taking over property maintenance on about 7 properties. I'...

I was wondering if anyone could recommend some good articles or videos on cap rates. I have tried googling it a few times and don't really understand pro forma cap rate, and purchasing cap rate and how it applies to a...

Hello All,I'm launching a wholesaling company in two weeks in Missoula MT, and I'm wondering what your opinions are about whether it is worth it to pursue pre-foreclosures. I know they've traditionally been a great so...

Hi FolksI have an IRS tax filing question. I purchased my first two rental properties in January 2021 and, am working with my tax preparer for the first time and rental schedules. Both properties are professionally ma...

BP Family:

Here's the particulars:

2 homes sold as package for $30k

1st home:
Duplex (4bd/1ba downstairs, 1bd/1ba downstairs)
-The 4 bedroom is rented til 06/2013 for $700 per month
- The 1 bedroom is month-to-mon...

Experienced developers (or underwriters) of large multi-units or commercial deals:  What do you think are the most important factors when analyzing deals that are close to execution (i.e. past entitlement phase)?  I'v...

I am in a quandary with a perspective tenant.  For last month or so I have been showing the house to lots of people and have had a few applicants that just did not work out for whatever.  Been working on house for a ...

I've been watching YouTube videos, reading, listening to podcasts.   A couple of investors said that it was important that homeowners had a certain amount of equity before they make an offer using the subject to finan...