I am trying to get started with REI in the Chicagoland area but struggling with a few nagging, unanswered questions. Unlike 2008-2012, there is not a surplus of inventory at rock bottom prices that can be scooped up. ...

Hello all, quick question...

It seems that the standard for purchasing investment houses for rehab is to use the rule 65% of ARV, minus repair costs.

Using this formula, about what percent profit is built into the d...

I've noticed a few companies are building manufacturing type jobs in the MS/East TN area and I'm thinking of looking at this area for an OOS SF LTR unit. I'm curious to know if anyone has had any experiences in that a...

Hi All,I moved to Charlotte, N.C. with my family a couple of months ago from the U.S. and I am looking to get into the real estate market, initially by purchasing a primary home and then creating another income stream...

Hey all,I have my 1st property under contract, it will be a rental (it is currently vacant). I'm trying to make a decision between a landlord policy or an umbrella policy and I'm leaning towards landlord policy. My in...

Have anyone had experience renting by the room and mix males and females? Or do you keep the house just males or just females?
If renting 
Do you accept couple to rent one room?

I was just curious. I am new to investing and I'd love to keep learning, I'm determined and don't want to give up! So, I am outside of Philadelphia and it takes me 5 minutes to actually leave my house, cross the bridg...

Good afternoon,I have always been fascinated about all the possibilities shipping containers can bring to projects.While I am not an architect, I plan on putting containers on lots as a rental investment( houses and a...

I’m looking at my 1st investment house to purchase and rent out, $200,000, 4 bedroom, 1400sq ft house in Keller TX with 8000Sq ft yard in a highly desirable schools. House looks great but I wasn’t expecting to find th...

I have read this several times now, and I understand the premise.  I also understand that it is going to depend on what market you are in too and what assumptions you are making, especially for home price appreciation...