Any recommendations on great tax books out there (for non-tax professionals)? Whether real estate-specific or not. Understanding your wealth, specific steps to minimize your taxes, and reducing the impact of taxing th...

I'm currently doing a cosmetic rehab on a SFR I recently purchase and I'm having a hard time deciding on the flooring in the kitchen, dining area and bathrooms. I prefer to use ceramic tile because ceramic is dura...

Hi everyone.  Need some advice from lenders as well as experienced investors.  I am getting ready to choose my lender from several I spoke to.  Should I choose only one lender to qualify me or more than one?  How will...

Hello, Why 65% or 70% of ARV? What is factored in that %, because repairs are factored in after you take 70% from the ARV?So if i offer a seller 70% of ARV and they ask why 70% what do I tell them? "Because its rule o...

I hired a contractor who left his workers unsupervised, they painted the whole house but did a terrible job because the paint didn’t stick. The contractor tells me I should’ve gotten better quality materials and wants...

I was jsu wondering where does everyone buy their materials for their flips? I am based out of Chicago/Northwest Indiana area and I have found some places to get some really great deals and other places I have paid...

One of the aspects of the real estate industry that interests me is the abundance of niches. I'm excited by the different ways in which entrepreneurs can pursue opportunities in this industry. I'm interested in expl...

Yesterday we received amazing news around 2-4 unit financing for house hackers!
This change will take place on November 18th and allow for clients buying a 2-4 unit owner occupied property to only put 5% down.
Mai...

I have a property worth around $250K that I paid $104K for. I am considering selling the property and doing a 1031 exchange. I am interested in using the proceeds to buy land, which I will then get a construction loan...

So I have the ability to purchase my first home with my VA loan. Major factors: I need to get into my own home within 3-4 months, the winter season sale prices won't stay as low for long, I want to invest in a propert...