If I do a 1031 exchange but I can't find a new property do I have to pay a penalty or will I just end up having to pay taxes

Hello everyone.  I am interested in your thoughts about investment aspirations but with obligations of a family.  I have my thoughts (or a vision) on what I am wanting to do by next year for my first investment.  We a...

New rental investor and soon to be landlord here. I’m doing the math on evaluating properties and having a hard time getting realistic monthly expense estimates for a 2 bed/ 2 bath condo and/or townhome.  So far here’...

Does anyone use project management software (Builder Trend, Sage, etc.) If so, how do you like it. Pros and Cons?

We are selling a property we have purchased in Nov. 2018, and are scheduled to close on May 8th.We did a rehab on it, used the brrrr strategy and rented it out from June to January to a short term insurance deal that ...

Be easy on me.  Just getting started in real estate investing.  Whats the best avenue to get into investing?  Short term? Flipping?  Dont have a ton of extra cash but some (100-200k)
We did recently buy an acreage an...

The Truth About No Closing Costs Mortgages

You hear about them on the radio all day long. "We'll do your mortgage with no closing cost!" And you think to yourself, "Hey, that a good deal." Well you know what the wise...

I have a pending deal in NJ - it is a condo townhouse - the selling price is 107k. The appraisal came in for 117k. The rents are around 1200 or more if lucky but i am counting on 1200.With all the calcs it should be g...

So - Here are the details of the deal and what I'm looking to do along with questions. Please help!!!!I am under contract on a property to purchase. I am going to do about $10k in renovations after closing. The purcha...

I've been a handyman for quite some time, but I never understood the concept of Permits from a home owners perspective. If I'm the home owner and live there, do I need a permit to fix a kitchen or finish a basement? I...