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I live in California, and looking at maybe getting into a 55+ community since it's cheaper than regular housing.
Morgage would be around $700-800
Rent would be $1100-130
4% interest
Tax $1566 for 2014
HOA $200
Wat...
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Hi all,I just finished reading Brandon's book on rental property investing (Awesome book btw).I'm pretty new to this whole real estate investing thing and was wondering if anyone would be able to help answer a few que...
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Hi we have some rentals in southern California. Rental single houses, duplexes, triplexes, quadsI am planning to overhaul all insurance- I have State Farm and I think they charge a lot but I have nothing to compare f...
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Anyone active in transferring assets to their kids? Looking for creative idea to give them a few more dollars before I croak. I already give them the non taxable limit, but am giving them options on property, leases a...
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Hello,My husband and I currently own a town home. With a growing family we would like to expand to a single family home while keeping the townhouse as a rental property. Without the sale of the townhouse our down paym...
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Hi there! Covid-19 has really impacted how property management and buying/selling real estate is taking place. One aspect that I am struggling with is the showing/viewing process. At the moment we are screening prospe...
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I posted this over in the Fort Worth Real Estate Forum too but figured I might get some hits over here.
My brother and I have been looking at a duplex deal in the 76106 zip code. We drove the surrounding area last n...
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Ok folks, need some ideas. Purchased several duplexes in the last 90 days. Was able to get financed through my local bank. I am now at the limit on debt/income ratio on properties. Have the opportunity to purchase...
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I was wondering if anyone has built patio's for their rentals? If I were a tenant, I think that would be something I would enjoy. From a landlord perspective, I would obviously want it to be maintenance free and cost ...
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Okay so Iam a novice investor with only 1 rental property under my belt that is owned free and clear (also I'm only 21). I was thinking about using the equity in that home to go out and do other real estate investment...