I manage a large house that sits on around 25 acres of land with a private lake. On the other side of the lake there is a small cottage. Before renting the owner mentioned he'd be coming and using that cottage when he...

I'm looking into investing in some syndicates but one thing that isn't usually available is a 1031 exchange. Given that 1031 exchanges are one of the best ways to build wealth and defer taxation, how much of a conside...

I am currently under contract to purchase an investment condo, non-owner occupied. I live with my boyfriend and do not pay rent or utilities for the last 3 years . He owns his house and pays his own mortgage. My lend...

Hey everyone, I'm evaluating an apartment complex in Central Texas. After going through the proforma I made, my NOI seems way low. I can't base the expenses on real numbers, due to not having anything that's current (...

I have an interesting subject to share, not sure how common it is but I like it. I had an old timer tell me in his exact words (im 25) that you cant take a shit in xxtown without paying the "rich family name". From wh...

Investment Info:

Large multi-family (5+ units) commercial investment investment in Dayton.

Purchase price: $350,000

Cash invested: $35,000

This property was listed on loopnet.com for over a year. The...

A lot of people, particularly Students and people with lower credit scores look for a deal with utilities included. What are some of the benefits for a seller that includes Utilities and which utilities are the best o...

Hi BP,I have a B+ class 2bed/2bath condo that I'm preparing to list for rent. The market rent without utilities is about $2,100 which I have verified with local agents and property managers. The condo is in a midrise ...

I've never rented a house, only apartments before I bought my first and only house.Is it so commonly known who pays which utilities that landlords don't bother listing that detail? Is there some other reason?Who typic...

I'm evaluating an apartment complex (two buildings) where the owner pays water, gas and sewers. During the inspection I noticed that some toilets have constantly running water and the wall heaters were still heating d...