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                                                            (August 3-7, 2020)

It’s 2020; a crazy C-R-A-Z-Y year. We are in the land ...

Recently, I have heard more talk of people investing in contracts for deeds that are non performing.  I haven't seen these type of notes offered on the traditional platforms and I was wondering who sells these type of...

This post serves as a detailed reference point—a compendium of real estate knowledge that delves into the fundamental aspects of this dynamic field.
1031 Exchange: A tax-deferred exchange allowing the sale of one pro...

I've purchased my first property in Northern Illinois about 30 minutes south of Joliet. It is a 1400 sq ft single family in a C class area that I plan to rent.The place will need all new utilities/appliances. Two la...

Before today my mindset was buy cash flow rental properties. I talked to a semi real estate investor who inherited 3 properties. She told  me I should flip instead of rentals because by the time you keep fixing issues...

Can someone recommend a software program that helps manage rental properties, in particular, expenses and income?

Hi,I live in Texas and it gets HOT here... I have yearly maintenance done on all A/C units to ensure they are working properly.  When an A/C unit stops working tenants will make this an urgent emergency.  My A/C guy i...

I am a relatively new landlord (1.5 years) and encountering my first major issue. I bought a duplex January 2021. The first floor unit had oil heat and I wanted to change it to gas. There was nothing wrong with the he...

I'm looking at buying an established restaurant franchise that has been around for 6 years.  There is a well-compensated manager in place who handles day to day operations.  Owner is absentee and has weekly conference...

Hey guys, I decided to post some tips I have picked up from flipping full time in Kansas City, Missouri. If anyone else has great tips please share them also below.1. Finding great subcontractors. This is really tough...