Hi everyone!Does anyone have an estimate for how much it would cost to build a duplex or 4plex in Bradenton?  We have an opportunity to pick up a lot and are wondering if it's cheaper to just buy a duplex/4plex that i...

Hi Folks,I just closed on my first duplex in the Twin Cities.  I will occupy one unit.  Do you find it best to do capital expenditures prior to, while currently living in or after moving out?  (Ex: I would like to rep...

doing a short sale (accepted) on a condo for 57k; rehab costs around 5k. Rents are 800-850, hoa is 204. Paid cash for it. A 10% back to my IRA, plus it should sell for 80k today; near 100k in good times.
Debating on f...

I'm offering on a property and I think I can raise rents 20% based on making some improvements. It's an upstairs/downstairs townhome, 2BR/2.5BA with the half downstairs. Take a look at my current conditions and propos...

I'm looking at a 100+ year old,~2500 sqft house, 2 stories with unfinished attic and basement. The home has been completely gutted down to the studs.  I'm wondering how much it would cost to finish the job?
Variables...

Just wanting to hear what part time investors do for their 9-5 and how they apply that to REI.

I'll start:

I'm an actuary with a large health insurer (please, no comments on how health insurers are the ...

Does anyone have suggestions as to which self-directed IRA to use for real estate transactions? I am looking to convert a old 401(k) account that has sat idle for some time into a self directed IRA to do short term (1...

I have received a mortgage offer with the wording of covenants and default looking very harsh. Can you share you opinion on what you think about these? --------------
10. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender tha...

Markets find equilibrium. Supply and demand. If something is overly-hyped, that represents a demand increase. So, holding constant supply, that means the price will go up.
Remember that idiot uncle/cousin/fiancé/what...

I am in attorney review for my first single family, bank owned, investment property. I attempted to have the furnace inspected yesterday. My HVAC guy noticed prior to even attempting to run air though the state that ...