A VERY GENERAL rule is that nicer neighborhoods with higher appreciation tend to have a lower cap rate while less desirable areas with low appreciation tend to have a higher cap rate. That said, when looking at the ca...

I'm building a list of tools you could have handy while touring a potential fix-and-flip. Is there anything you would add to this list?FlashlightTape measure/Laser measurePaper/Pen/iPadBinocularsReceptacle testerLevel...

Is anyone aware of how to qualify a home you built as energy efficient via this irs form?

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8908.pdf

My tax accountant mentioned this to me and this is the first I've heard of it. Aust...

...owner occupancy.This is from [page 68 of their 353 page study](https://sparq.stanford.edu/opd-reports) which was about something non-real estate related.They were studying something off-topic for this discussion fo...

I am no expert, but I've done a few rehabs.  When I walk houses I try to think of what it would cost for various things.  I am usually off, sometimes way off.  I thought it would be helpful to some newer people to pos...

Hey guys I have a quick question in regards to valuating a duplex in a smaller community that has no other multifamily properties sold in the last year. Is it practical or advisable to comp a duplex property(2Bd 1Ba p...

Hey everyone!  I am working on my 2nd investment property.  Last Monday, my realtor and I drove around looking at potential properties.  I got to thinking that it would be good to have a 'go bag' to bring on these tou...

Hello! Brand new Investor here! Looking to invest in a rental property in either Kenosha Racine or Milwaukee counties of Wisconsin. Just wanted to ask my fellow investors on your first 2 to 4 unit rental starting out ...

Does anyone know or use a draftsman in Atlanta? I just need someone that can prepare as-built floor plans in CADD. I'd rather not pay an architect for this since I don't need any design consulting. 2-3 projects/month

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I need help being persuaded to invest in real estate. I've managed my personal assets for quite some time, investing in stocks and bonds mostly, with the occasional foray into other asset...