Last March I purchased 2 triplexes for a great price.I know there was deferred maintenance, roof, gutters, paint, and some cement and landscape issues..But the deal was too good to pass up. It cash flows well right fr...

I am enlisting in the U.S. Navy and I want to get started investing. From what I understand the best steps would be to save for at least a year and rank up to at least an e3. During that time I could build credit, but...

Hi all,I'm looking to purchase my first commercial real estate property.  I have found a few deals online with current tenant paying rents for the property.Should I contact the listing agent and have him do the deal o...

I have a flip in Southside Chicago that just has a minor punch list that needs to be completed. We already have a buyer who came in at ask. The thing is, our house is being targeted for vandalism. We've had a fire set...

You've just received your orders and you're PCSing to Hawaii. You're feeling a lot of different emotions right now. Excitement, but you're also a little worried and think what am I going to do? Not to scare you but yo...

Hi everyone,I'm a newbie to the real estate investing arena, with no rental property management experience before. Currently, I'm considering to purchase a fourplex with existing tenants in 3 units. I'm wondering what...

I happen to be in Galveston, Texas on other business this weekend. I'm enjoying my time here. It got me wondering.What kind of market (I know - very open-ended question) do you consider Galveston to be? Generally, doe...

Large basement reno with materials and labor seperate. Contractor requested home depot reloadable gift card loaded with my money to keep and buy all supplies and now will not provide receipts for those purchases. I'm ...

Turning over a property where a tenant smoked inside the last few months (once she decided she was going to move out). After taking out carpet, scrubbing the nicotine off of the bathroom ceiling and walls, and pai...

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