Somewhat confused here, how can a property appreciate,  yet one can claim depreciation for tax purposes. I heard Depreciation is a bigger factor for higher end property just how big is factor would it be for say a 350...

So, I think Im going to put an offer in tomorrow!! I found a duplex built in 2003, List price is $110k but has been on the market for a couple of months now. I crunched the numbers and if I buy at 105k and put 17k ...

I see people post about their LLCs and I haven't quite determine the value in that. I own 3 SFH in CA and manage them all. Is there something I'm missing?

I wanted to know people's opinion of anyone that uses TLO as opposed to getting the info from the credit bureau's directly. I hear alot of people talk about getting it directly from the credit bureau but I never heard...

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I know that the VA Loan requires the owner to occupy the unit purchased. This seems like a grey area to me as it does not specify whether or not the buyer must occupy until the loan is repaid or the p...

I am looking into investing into real estate and want to see what everyone thinks about getting into rental homes without a home of my own. I live in CA so buying a home is hard without a lot of money but investing ...

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In what form do you accept a buyer's earnest money deposit? I've heard of some investors who only accept a cashier's check and others who will take a money order for EM.

If you are in the cashier's-check-on...

I want to know what skills Investors look for in RE Agents in order for them to work with them.

I was wondering if anyone actually already closed a syndication deal to share their experience, and expectations vs reality. I am looking at a 400k 6 unit building that is positive cash flow. I am 21 years old with ex...

Hello All,First things first, I am not a real estate investor. It pains me to write that but it's not to say I don't WANT to be a real estate investor I am just stuck. Stuck for so many reasons:1. I live in Santa Moni...