If you use hard money for just a portion of a purchase or say the rehab costs would they use the entire property as collateral ? Or in general is there a way of minimizing your collateral to only what would be necessa...

I'm interested in whether any of you think that your country would be better off if it used a Land Value Tax (LVT) to replace income taxes? The basic idea is the income tax is really terrible because it punishes peopl...

So I like to learn by example. If I dont need to go through it just by asking a question and learning. Thats shows better to me. So as a new investor what things should I be watching out for. Any road blocks or th...

Please forgive my newbie question regarding wholesaling,... but is it possible, or common, to put in your sales contract that it commences upon the excercising of the seperate Option contract? The Option to Purchase ...

My husband and I recently purchased a cabin in Blue Ridge, GA and are renting it out as a short term rental. We are finding the process of managing it to be really stressful, even with a property management company, a...

Hello All, I have been using SDIRA and SOLO401Ks for some time and understand when *I* have to pay taxes related to borrowing money. Where I have a questions now is that I have a potential 'investor' who might be inte...

There is a great discussion on BP about LLC usage and caveats for REI properties here which highlighted the need for competent CPA who understands these waters. This may seem self-evident but can I get some feedback f...

Hello,The Mesquite city inspector informed me that at my rental property there's a section of uneven sidewalk that is a trip hazard.  I know the city has a cost share program for making these kind of repairs, but they...

Welcome to our informative and insightful blog series, where we delve deep into the world of rental housing pricing and trends with the help of a seasoned property manager. Whether you're a prospective tenant searchin...

I am new to RE Investing and still learning. I was looking at properties in my area and came across a few Fannie Mae owned properties. As an investor what issues, if any, would I have if I wanted to purchase a Fann...