I've been exploring two of the most popular free property management software. For those of you that are using the ones listed below, what are the pros and cons of each? Which one would you say is the best overall and...

I am considering trying to refi a property.  The reason for this would be to buy more real estate.  However I think we may be at the top of the market and I am concerned that there could be no equity in it if there is...

I am in the process of buying 3 duplexes that are undervalued because of rents. They are renting for $800-850. Market rents for this size in this neighborhood. should be 1100-1200. Once you purchase how do you rais...

Hey everyone,My portfolio right now is all C-class / gentrifying parts of Columbus. I'm thinking of balancing it a bit with some solid, stable, B-class locations: not too rough, but not too expensive either. Areas tha...

I have a 401k plan with an employer I no longer work for in 3 years. I want to use the funds for my second deal, but I don't want to pay the early withdraw fees, etc. What are my options?I know I can't take a loan out...

I was reading some forums and it got me thinking as I am creating my own lease.  I've used several local PM companies leases to "learn" from.  What have people added to leases after learning from the school of hard kn...

Hi all - finally hit the ground running and closed on my second (first real investment property) property on Friday, and have been trying to get a tenant into one of the units (other unit is occupied) ASAP.Here is my ...

Hi there,
I was just listening to an introductory recording (one of those "basic info to get you interested in coming to my seminar" type talks) by a real estate guru named Joe Crump.
One quick way he recommend...

I am a beginner looking for any advice on buying my first multi-family unit.  I would like to buy and hold for 5 years or so and possibly refi to buy another one in a couple years.  I have about 450k and looking to ge...

Hey guys, I would love to hear some opinions on my personal finances. I'm a 23 year old fireman in Texas. I make a decent salary and my wife is able to stay home with our two kids. We are able to live confortably beca...