Looking for a reputable resource for Foundation Repair. I have a SFR in need of possible Footings to be replaced under a Master Bedroom wing of a home.  There is a crawlspace directly under-that has visual stress crac...

I am a financial planner. Took all the CFP courses and passed the test. Very (VERY) little of the course material focused on real estate as an investment. Stocks, bonds, and insurance products were covered in detail (...

When developing affordable housing in California (more specifically Los Angeles), how complicated is it to raise capital using subsidies?Is it common for developers to use subsidies to cover 100% of the construction c...

I learned a lot thanks to the Bogleheads. Are there any other ones here exploring diversification?

Hi fellow RE investors,
I am trying to finish my taxes for 2011 .. The same question that hunts me every year raised its ugly head once again.

Issue #1:

I have two times of expenses, routine maintenance that sometim...

Investment Info:

Townhouse buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $185,000

Cash invested: $45,000

This is a townhome purchased as new construction.

What made you interested in investin...

Can someone explain the tax benefits of real estate?  I know what the 1031 exchange is, but don’t know the concept of depreciation and how that is a benefit to real estate investors.  Any other tax benefits that you g...

Hey All,My parents are going to sell their primary residence they've lived in since 1984 in a suburb of Boston. It's a triplex. For the sake of simplicity I'm going to round the numbers. They bought it for 100,000 and...

Hi BP,I'm a Chicago area newbie currently seeking my first deal. I do not have a completely established criteria yet, but I was considering going the route of purchasing a small multi-family (2-4 units) with owner fin...

I have 10 mortgages and can no longer get conventional loans.  Is there a way to transfer a mortgage to my wife without applying for a new loan?  I would like to free up my income to purchase more homes? If not, is th...