On June 10th aka last week, I secured a new tenant for my really nice, 3bdrm house in a B+ neighborhood.  She is a woman in her late 50s/early 60s who has (long term, temporary) custody of her 3 grandchildren (ages 14...

Insurance Problem: I'm struggling to understand what I actually need for property insurance. I have three single-family rental properties (IA, IN, MO) and my primary single-family home (VA).
My IA home is paid off an...

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As a general rule how much should a single family property cash flow to make it a potential buy? I am familiar with the 50 percent rule often used on Multi Family properties. Is there a similar rul...

Hi, I am starting out by sending mailers direct to owners for multifamily properties of 6-50 units. If anyone has a template I could use as an example to send out id appreciate it or even some tips on what it should s...

Hello, I am new to this forum and really enjoy the mediation since it fosters growth. This is the kind of Intellectual capital that makes me proud to be an american. However, in light of this horrible global economy...

Hi everyone, I’m considering investing in Sacramento and I wanted to see what cap rates investors are experiencing on Class B small commercial apartment buildings (5-10 units). I know there has been quite a bit of cap...

These really aren't "secrets" per se, they've been around for as long as I've been buying properties below value, some 25 years. but, here is what gets you started.
First you have to believe that everything and I do ...

My wife and I have written a personal note (made a loan) on a real estate project.  This project is going to require more funding to complete.   I am considering providing a second loan, from my self-directed IRA (or ...

I am doing a 1031 on the sale of a property that has been depreciated down to nothing (it's a condo). I own it free and clear. I would like to have the cash - but not the tax bill. I am thinking that if I buy a ren...

Hi, I am about to start investing in real estate. I live in San Diego, CA and the cost of living is way higher than most states. For those who live in California, how much do you recommend my first rental property sho...