This may be a wacky question, especially considering I couldn't find any search results pertaining to this, but can you write off the cost of a pistol as a business expense? I own almost a dozen rentals in the Tri cit...

I have buyers who are looking for specific criteria. If I find properties to meet those needs, how do I present these properties as options? Since I don't know exactly which property they would want, would it be benef...

Hello,My first and only rental property I purchased in 2007. It is a 2b/1b 2 Unit Duplex and was purchased for 240k and now worth 130k (for obvious reasons). Due to the recession I had to lower rents to stay competiti...

HelloI'm looking to buy a property in Indio, LaQuinta area. Partly for our own use, we all live in LA and vacation their regularly, and partly to help pay the mortgage. We are looking in the $500k range, 4 bedrooms, a...

I'm about to start analyzing 150 deals over the next 90 days to get more experience. In your deal analyses, are you typically using 50% expense estimates or itemizing expenses? My general idea was to start with the 50...

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I'm currently planning the redevelopment of two 2,900 sq. ft. historical homes in the city of Pittsburgh. We've done full scale renovations before but I've historically relied on my contrac...

Hi all,Got a question for the Memphis, TN experts out there:I couldn't help but notice that recently sold listings in this region just North of Sourthern Ave, in zip code 38111 has recently-sold houses all over the pl...

Hi everyone.  My wife and I are considering a move for our primary residence from San Diego, and are looking at the various Colorado markets.  I know this is an investor forum, but I'd like to treat our personal home ...

Hi BP,I am a new real estate investor and am currently focusing on wholesaling single family homes in DC. As of now, my budget allows me to mail out 300 postcards from a high equity absentee owner's list. I've done th...

How do I identify War-zones and pick solid dependable target markets for investing?

I live on the southside of Chicago, so if you know anything about Chicago you know there is atleast 200 unique neighborhoods each h...