Hey so I'm pursuing my first deal on a multi-family unit in Columbus, Ohio.  It's in a rougher part of town, I've heard from some folks on here that the area is C-C+. I've been in discussions with the listing agent fo...

I'm just days away from closing on a duplex . The rental portion of the duplex will cover my mortgage and upkeep.When I quit my current job I want focus on my small business and also supplement my income by cashing ou...

What is the cost to build a new SFH from the ground up. The ideal floor plan that I am looking for would be +3bed / +2bath, 2 car garage, maximum natural lighting, +1800 sq/ft. I am still debating at this point whethe...

So I'm in the market for a house. In the current climate, I would think it is a buyers' market and sales are soft. My realtor wants me to believe otherwise. She tells me she's busy as ever, homes are selling left righ...

Hello again! Another money question :)Thanks to the folks who answered my first question about funding repairs, but now that brings me to a different question: purchasing second, third etc properties.So say you have e...

Property Management software has been discussed often in the threads, but I found the follow-ups on which software was selected to be most instructive.My goal is to further systematize in 2015.  Overall, I am responsi...

I spoke with the owner of one of the few local title companies that do investor deals, and he informed me of new requirements for doing assignments or double closings.

To do an assignment I one must return to the se...

My husband and I are looking for our first home to buy. I was recently talking to my mother and she warned me that her best friend (who is a real estate agent in Lodi Ca) was telling her that she thinks there will be...

Hey everyone ,So I inherited a property been a couple of years and decided (finally) to rent out as I could always sell it in the future or move back in someday (grew up in that home) . Now because I am renting and no...

Help!I self manage a few properties, one of which is a house that I rent out to multiple college students by room. I just received this email from a tenant: "I just wanted to inform you that I got a service animal and...