Hi,My girlfriend and I are looking to purchase a first investment property soon, and we were wondering if there was a preferred bank to open up a business account. Or maybe it doesn't matter, as long as we have a plac...

I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing blogging right now, as there is something on HBO right now called "Cannibal Cop," but something has been bothering me today as I begin my search for a small portfolio lender in my ...

What is the most effective and convenient way of collecting rent money from your Tenants?

Everyone makes mistakes now and again when filing a tax return whether it be forgetting a deduction, missing a portion of your income, or improperly depreciating an asset. The IRS has multiple ways that these errors c...

Hello,Could setting up an LLC for my duplex that is upside down protect my personal and marital finances?  The commercial loan I have on the property is in my name.  Thanks,Christy

I have been (briefly) pitched by a rehabber who needs $$ to rehab multi-units, occupy and resell 18-24 months later. Promises 8% and percent of profit upon closing. Claims it'll be secured by 1st lien (I have to menti...

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Thanks in advance for any thought or advice you might have. The short story is that over 10 years fighting the VA I just went from 10% disability to 90% disability. That's a difference of about $130 to now $2000 dolla...

I've been a big fan of Mint.com for years. It allows me to track everything I have, categorize, export, and graph. I can set budgets and goals. It has a smooth browser and smartphone experience. It syncs real-estate w...

A lot a newbie investors spend so much time trying to learning "the right amount" of information before jumping into investing (as if there's such a thing). But every experienced investor says it's more important to j...