I have a duplex garage that has existing plumbing, HVAC and electrical system in place.  I am looking to convert the garage into a habitable unit.  Are there any recommendations on which local architect firm that I ca...

I have a question regarding finding out or best estimating a property's ARV. After reading many posts and watching some videos it seems I get the same answer. Best way to get an agent to find the best comps and take t...

For the past 17 years I've been practicing as a real estate attorney, broker, investor, urban planner, syndicator and owner of a mid sized property management company in California.  It has been my experience and obse...

Take this real estate strategic investing financial tool into your new years’ plan.Financial analysis helps investors assess risks and opportunities, compare different investments for returns and cash flow, and make i...

One of my agents just told me:
"Most people that rehab houses are contractors, they’re not going to hire contractors.  Because, if it were that good, don’t you think a contractor would just do it?”
In my opinion, t...

Closing a deal can be a real rollercoaster ride! So many tasks, so much stress, and complications galore. But fear not, there’s a way to power through - the almighty checklist! It's like having a personal assistant wh...

Curious how everyone approaches the aspect of buying points, bigger down, or standard rate etc. Looking at a mortgage around 5% int, could get it down to 4% ish with $4k in points. My other choice is to leave it at th...

I am looking into buying a condo in Columbus, OH. Does anyone have tips on figuring out if a condo is rental friendly? Does anybody know specific rental friendly condo complexes in the Columbus, OH area? Thank you!

Hello all. Having built a cozy stream of SFR revenue, I'm considering getting my feet wet with apartment ownership.

I'm strong with cash flow paradigms and pro forma analyses. From a Real Estate perspective, what...

As a property manager navigating the complex and dynamic world of real estate, one of the most pressing and recurrent questions that looms large is whether the exorbitant prices of certain properties are solely attrib...