My husband and I are both employees but we would like to use our savings/income to start investing. I know that investing in real estate is a much better long term plan than just working our 8-5 job and a 401k. Our in...

I’m self managing my first rental property in Charlotte, NC. I have a tenant who has sighed a 12 month contract and already fallen 9 days behind in payments early into their lease. Every time I inquire about rent, I’m...

Well, we just closed on a 4plex. We did everything we were supposed to. We used the calculator. We calculated for CapEx and even put aside 12K for each door for emergencies.We hired a home inspector.Thank goodness we'...

just read this article http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7021138It says I'm going to pay $2k to $5k for use of the funds for a double close? Doesn't that seem really expensive? When would these funds be needed? Can't we ...

Hey guys names Joshua Koo and I am looking forward to getting to make some meaningful connections with all you other members here who are serious about REI! I am 27 and new to the game. I am a medical assistant and ma...

So I have made it this far and life has thrown a curve ball.  I figured my wife could carry our families health insurance while we venture off into real estate.  Well life happened and now it is just me and the kids, ...

What do you guys think is a reasonable cost/sq ft for labor only to install new tile in a shower?  What if it includes replacing backer board as well?  The property is in Denver.  I’m talking quality work that will la...

Hi guys,I'm brand new to this. Short story. I bought a lot and want to build a starter home on it. My brother (own a construction company) will build for me and be my partner. He will get pay of his labor at premium b...

Hi,I own an 8-unit building in Los Angeles, that's on the city's list for a mandatory seismic retrofit. We just handed out the Tenant Habitability Plan (THP) notices today, and one of the tenants wants to apply for pe...

i'm noticing that many properties in my area (sherbrooke quebec) have infiltration. is this something to be concerned about? are there certain types of infiltration that are worse than others? i recently purchased a d...