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The story is that an elderly couple purchased and owned a number of multi-unit properties which they unfortunately purchased 4-5 years ago. They kept the properties going until 2012 when the husband p...

I’d love to hear your stories of starting out in real estate. What were your initial experiences in real estate investing like? Share the highs, the lows, and the valuable lessons you’ve gathered along the way. Let’s ...

A tenant of mine expressed her desire to sign a 5-year rental agreement/renewal. She has been a good tenant for a year. She is also asking for the rent to be reduced.

Is there a guide on how much the rent should be r...

HelloI am researching into 50% vacant retail center in a mall.  It is listed for 2.5 million and 9000 sqft.  However, it is 50% vacant with current rents around 150,000 paid by 3 tenants.   3 more spaces are vacant.Ho...

I put our condo for rent in Chicago and three very similar tenants, (same age, race, sex etc) all saw and submitted the application at the same time. Background checks and credit scores all checked out so I have nothi...

Hello All, I am a new landlord. I will be screening tenants in a C-Class neighborhood. Please share any pertinent questions or software I should utilize to find the "best" tenants for this area in New Jersey. What are...

Why I like investing in real estate more than 401(k)s.
Both offer tax deferrals, but here's the difference:
If you're making pre-tax contributions to your 401(k), then withdrawals = ordinary income tax.
With real e...

I am pondering when would one chose a syndication investments vs other RE investments like MF,SFR etc,what advantages would a syndication investment have over a SFR,MFR investmentsIs it advisable to prefer syndication...

Hello BP community!  I am looking at a 24 unit apartment building currently.  All of the numbers work, and I am ready to move forward.  I don't have the funds for the down payment and I am talking with a few investors...

With all the talk of a Real Estate Correction looming, we've been self-educating, and considering different ways to prepare.  We understand that being highly liquid is especially critical for acquiring deals during an...