I am familiar with the 50% rule of thumb for estimating expenses, but am trying to analyze a duplex in rural northern Illinois and am trying to estimate expenses.  Can anybody provide feedback on the assumptions.  Too...

Ok, so I am 100% new to this game, but have everything lined up to get into the game (So I think.)

I've picked two successful REI's brains for hours on end and have a lot of good advice on incorpo...

What's up BP ! Added purchase price (139,900) + (149,800) to purchase price because I am using FHA 203k loan. I added 5% towards repair and Capx budget. Let me know what you guys think. View report
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A tenant claims extreme wind blew open the front door of our rental, causing it to split down the center. There was extreme wind at that time but it seems like the door slammed shut instead of being blown open.  An ...

This is literally the first property I ever emailed on and made a low offer because why not right? Brandon has been in my ear and I decided to just do it even though we have very little figured out. I found a property...

Hello,I am interested in starting a Section 8 investment portfolio. As a result of the recent news about tenant problems, I am unsure what insurance to purchase or if it is even worth it starting at all. Would anyone ...

Hey guys,Is there still cash flow opportunity in Orlando or is it tapped out ?I'd open to connecting with a investor focused agent that really knows Orlando well. 

The big question that I have battled with for years: should I get life cover and an retirement annuity?I had 2 kids quite young, before I was financially stable, but we made it work, I am the bread winner with a decen...

Hi. First post on here. Sunday night I prevented a break-in at my home. The would-be burglar did a little bit of damage ( broken multiple screen shade covers for windows, pry marks on Arcadia sliding glass doorframe a...

What are the risks?What questions would you ask or require them to prove before you'd have them do the install on a rental or your personal residence? THings like are they bonded or are they a licensed electrician?  W...