We just closed on an up/down duplex in Dundee on Underwood that is zoned residential. Residential properties being converted to office and/or retail space is very popular in this area and many of the old homes have al...

I am a new investor just starting out.  Fortunately, we already have a rental property but I really need advice on how to proceed.  My goal is to have at least 5 cashflow properties in the next five years.  Would love...

Curious as to how others feel about a dual agent...one that represents both the seller and buyer.  To me it seems like a conflict of interest.  If you are the seller's agent you cannot represent the best interests of ...

How much as a percentage of asset value do you subtract to come up with your true net worth assuming any real estate sold will be 1031 exchanged? I know this number will vary by state, property type, and for various o...

Ok so I have a house that I just finished. I bought it for 49, spent about 65-70k on it. I listed it for 180k. I did a FSBO on Zillow. 3 days later I get a full price offer on it. I negotiated to pay just at 3% commis...

I am buying a house in Wisconsin to flip from Father whose son has lived in a house for 10 years with no written rental agreement and has never paid any rent but was supposed to.  The house is 2 feet deep with garbage...

I am looking to purchase my first rental property. I currently own my primary residence where I am responsible for the mortgage. My husband on the other hand is not tied to the mortgage and has the ability to obtain a...

Howdy fellow pro members.  I wasn't sure where to fit this post in (there are so many forum topic areas) so I decided to post it in the exclusive pro area since, hopefully, those with pro accounts are as serious as I ...

Wondering what thoughts anyone would have on renting out our current house vs selling? We owe $167K house is worth $330K. 12 years left on loan -rent for $2k / mo. Would make pymt and cash flow $150/ mo. However I be...

I have a couple properties (total of 7 units) that I self manage. A couple of times a year I go on vacation to scuba dive. These trips are usually in remote foreign locations where phone service is unavailable. I’m n...