Does anybody have a good Rule of Thumb to estimate costs of hanging sheetrock, to include Tape & Float up to but not including painting?  

Hi all,
I recently purchased a home for $227,000 in Mantua, Philadelphia. The home was a full rehab and I bought it with everything brand new. My current tax assessment is around $54,000 and annual tax bill is around...

I've run into this general scenario about three times in the past 12 months, and it is frustrating to say the least. Basic scenario is: seller responds to marketing, I go meet seller at property, get contract to ...

Help! Need some advice. Going to try to make this short.

So, I purchase a SFR in 2003 for $170K, my balance now is $115K.
My rent is $1300.
Total Monthly Expense: $1100.
The current fair market rent: $1000 - $1200...

I am closing escrow next week on the sale of a rental property that I have owned for several years: can I avoid capital gains by reinvesting locally (Ca.) or did I blow it by not going 1031?

Hi. I was told that in order to do a cash out Refi, the property has to be occupied, is that true? If that's not true, can someone recommend a lender who can do this in Syracuse, NY.  Thanks a bunch.

I couldn't resist.

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Some recent BP forums on the same subject got me thinking. There seems to be a problem inherent with double close, wholesalers with no money of their own etc. A recent post suggested by Will B got me thinking. He sugg...

Hi - I'm a relatively new investor and am looking to get my accounting in order. Does anyone have a spreadsheet or other tool the could share that you use for tracking income, expenses, P&L, etc for your properti...

I am negotiating the purchase of building previously occupied by a financial institution (bank). The seller is the bank that is moving. They are moving to a newer larger location. The seller (the bank) will sign a 6 m...