Hello Everyone,I was wondering what my fellow investors use to estimate costs. For instance carrying costs. In addition, how do you get better at estimating repairs when you first walk into a property? 

Advice needed in Wisconsinite:Home scheduled to close on Friday.  Well inspection done this morning, but per contract was supposed to be done 3 weeks ago, buyers responsibility.  Buyers agent now has a list of repairs...

Hi! I'm trying to figure out how to get into real estate at a low cost of entry (~$50k cash), and so I'm of course trying to learn about how to use OPM and other creative financing options. So far I've kind of got the...

Hi I am trying to buy a new build SFH as my first investment property and my realtor has been strongly pushing for one by Starlight Homes. I believe by how strongly he advocates for Starlight while speaking negative o...

So I have a 4 unit that is under agreement to sell and the inspection report came back with some electrical issues that needed to be addressed. Electrical contractor quotes me $5k but noted he could do it on T&M a...

I am thinking of moving out there in 3 years or so but want to get a head start in having a property that can cash flow for me. Seems the prices have a chance to go up a little more with a lot going on there in terms ...

i've acquired a couple of rental properties now and during every inspection they always suggest replacing the electrical panel, because it's old.    They of course fine, but how often do you guys replace them?  just f...

Well, I've been snooping around on here for awhile and am in the process of learning everything I can know and being completely prepared as I make the transition into becoming a landlord. I haven't purchased anything...

I’m an agent with a traditional buy/sell broker. We are allowed to lease property, but my broker does not do property management as one of its allowed functions. I’m very interested in building a property management b...

So we have a new place and it has the old style rocker switches. I'm replacing them with Decora style. Question is this: the kitchen cabinets, counter and backsplash almost demand a brown colored outlet/switch and pla...