I’m just beginning my real estate investing journey and about to close on a duplex where I’ll live in the smaller unit and rent the other unit out, gradually upgrading both units to build equity. Excited and worried a...

Getting started, there are always so many questions! I tried to find a list of "estimated" costs for standard rehab projects but I haven't found anything that is very comprehensive. What I'm hoping to create is a...

Hey Everyone. I'm currently collecting rent by meeting with tenants at the property or a neutral location. What is the best and easiest way to put this online? I see a lot of websites out there. Does anyone have exper...

Hi everyone,I’ve had the hardest time figuring out if 1099 independent contractors working as real estate agents qualify to get money from the government under the disaster sba forgivable loans. It seems that we do, b...

I’m curious if any investors on here have used cash value life insurance to buy real estate? My Grandfather taught me when I was young how he used his cash value to buy assets and earn a return on his money while it’s...

What do you use for criminal background checks and credit checks for screening prospective tenants?  Is there an all inclusive website that is reputable that you would recommend?

In a market that has mainly buyers due to low rates what are some of the unique methods to attracting tenants? Not including the obvious of outside/inside presentation and high quality pictures online. Looking for dif...

Hello All,I have always self screened my tenants but I am now currently looking at using a tenant screening program to help streamline the process.  Looking at what is available and the pros and cons of different opti...

This is the first time listing the rental property as an agent representing myself. I almost went through an eviction on my last property in Chicago and wanted to be extremely cautious when screening a prospective ten...

What is your favorite property management tool? Looking for something that will be beneficial for a handful of single family rentals. I want to be as paperless and seamless as possible. Thanks in advance.