So I found a duplex property off Zillow with a list price of $499,000 in Amityville. the property is from the 1890s (I Know). It has been kept well, yes things in the house are a bit out for date but everything is mai...

I'm about to get elbows deep into the kitchen of a duplex I recently acquired.  I'm looking at counter top options and am liking the Butcher block look.  If used, I would seal with epoxy for durability.  Has anyone go...

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I know how to figure cost, fix and upkeep on a rental property. My problem is finding a calculator/spreadsheet or pro forma workout program. I was hoping someone could help me. All the standard calcult...

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Has anyone had any luck with buy and holds in Muncie? zip code 47302. I have came across a home with an ROI of 27 percent. However I am skeptic of the area.. purchase price is 13K and rents in that area a...

Hello BP,I'm nearing a closing of my first 3 family unit in Newark, NJ. Me and my partner have been marketing to tenants, we have our standard minimal requirements. I've been targeting people via the traditional route...

Hey BP. Looking around at houses and I found a great deal, but it has a pool. Wanted to get y’all’s input on this- sounds like it would help get renters, but insurance and upkeep of the pool sounds expensive and tedio...

Rental real estate is traditionally an excellent medium-to-long-term investment from a financial standpoint. But the idea of dealing with difficult tenants is at or near the top of the list of why many investors do no...

If a member of an HOA performs construction on their home without first obtaining approval from for architectural committee, how long does the committee have to notify the homeowner of the violation? Can they lega...

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I am a project manager for a large NYC based maintenance company and am working on finding my very first deal. I am thinking about section 8 housing. I would love to hear from you more seasoned investors...

I am investing in my first rental property and need help navigating a few basic questions:- If I make improvements to this rental property, how is it taxed? (Is it considered expense and can be deducted at one go? Is ...