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     I understand that you can subtract from your tax burden on a rental property using depreciation.  I also read that it's based on the house value only, not including the land.  I am wondering how most people figur...

Hi, I own an old 2,000 sq ft church built in 1917.  I own it free and clear.  It has a full unfinished basement with tall ceilings.  I am retired and would like to borrow $50,000 for materials to turn the basement int...

Hello!We are first time investors. We recently purchased a duplex and had a few electrical issues and a few windows that didn’t latch put in our amendment before we agreed to purchase. After closing we have had an ele...

I have been researching all of the ways to get into that first investment.  I feel that the turnkey option is the least laborious to get my feet wet.  I have an extensive construction management background, so doing a...

I am trying to rehab a unit after we finally got a tough tenant out. It is in rough shape, but it is hard to get someone inside the next 6 months to do the rehab with a permit. I'm looking into doing a smaller version...

My agent advices me that the bank rejected my $40 cash bid on a 1bed co-op , listed @56k. The bank did not counter because they felt the bid was to low. The property has been listed for 50+ days with one price drop....

Hello, after reading many posts and doing research I've come to realize many people are spending around 20-25k on rehabs. The problem is, I'm spending anywhere from 35k-50k. Am I going overboard on the rehabs? Our ...

I’m in an interesting situation and would appreciate advice.I hired someone to install vinyl (I’ve learned since that LVP is best) planks in a rental. I paid A LOT for labor (around $2,000 for 400 sq.ft. area). I woul...

Hello hello everyone, at this current time I am researching about capital expenditures. I would definitely like to know people's take on keeping the cost down.