Hello everyone, hope all is well. Today before and after work I went driving for dollars and was able to spot more than 10 properties.  I wrote down their address to look up information.  My question is, what informat...

Hi all, need some advice.  I am looking at doing a cash out refinance / portfolio loan for 25 years at 7.5% interest on 5 of rental properties.  Be nice to get 30 years if possible but no one local does that.  My paym...

Hi all!  I have a tenant complaining about a ground hog burrowing under my rental property in Independence, MO.  Property management company quoted me $375 for inspection and removal of said critter.  Was wondering if...

Many here use the 50% expense rule when evaluating rentals. Is this true even on new construction? I mean, if you buy a brand new home then I would image you won't have a lot of expenses for the first few years (oth...

There are proposals in US Congress to eliminate the IRS Section 1031 Tax Free Exchanges, which have been in the tax cade since 1924.http://www.realtor.org/news-releases/2015/07/nar-survey-finds-like-kind-exchanges-pro...

Hi Everyone,I'm about to start a direct mail campaign. my criteria is:1-3 bedrooms30-100% EquityLast Market Sale Date: 1900-2010Property Type: SFRTotal Assessed Value : $1-$200,000Excluding Trust and Corps.I ended up ...

I recently closed on a house and I have this weird 1.5 bathroom upstairs. The bathroom connects to the master and the hallway.My question is any idea on how to make this look most presentable/functional. My goal here ...

My primary residence is currently being remodeled- new kitchen and bathrooms. My contractor eliminated a window in the kitchen and pulled some vinyl siding from the garage to replace. Last week I received a letter fro...

Hello I need your help.  I bought my home during the peak of the Real Estate boom.  I paid $680,000 for my home in 2006 and then the bubble busted.  Now 10 years later my home is UP TO about $500,000 in value and ther...