Newbie contemplating RE market. I have 20+ years of experience in business but the concept of positive cash flow has always tricky to ME.  Devil's Advocate:  If I put 20% of my money down, I struggle with the concept...

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i have a traditional 401k from old employer it has little over 100k, I would like to move it to an SDIRA or Solo 401k to make some alternative investments. I also have some passive losses for this year due to a...

Hello.I am considering an old 4-plex (1920s), ok cap rate (4% which is typical of B/B+ in San Diego). The building is built on a steep hillside, which is a pro (private, views), and a con (hopefully it won't slide to ...

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I am just starting out in my BRRRR adventure. I do own one paid off rental with a value of $450,000 that brings in $2,100 a month. Rent should be $2,800 and I am working on getting the rent up to that am...

Hi, all.Being new to real estate investing, as a flipper, I'd like to ask the question on BP of whether house flipping as an industry is over saturated (here in July 2014).I am sure the answer to this question varies ...

I was recently under contract for an older apartment building and have backed out of the deal because of problems uncovered during the inspection process.

I'm now looking at another older building and I'd be interest...

I was wondering what will be a cost of building an apartment quality 1000 sq ft. ADU unit (2 bed/2 bath/ 2 story) in the san francisco bay area. any inputs will be appreciated. I am looking for a quote for constructio...

Hi All,I am a newbie to business (been a RE investor for a while) and need advice from folks on this forum.I am currently in a dead end but decent paying job that I desperately wish to leave.I am evaluating a business...

Ok so I think I finally found an ok deal to get my feet wet. Here are the numbers:

Purchase price: $71,000.
Monthly gross rents using conservative rental rates for the area (potential, currently vacant): $1600.
Rehab...

Im looking at properties to buy, and saw a tenant in a 4-unit property I like paid $1,000 in late fees.    They are also smokers and their unit is horrid.  They are month to month.  What are common practices to remove...