Commercial real estate analysts come with varying levels of expertise. How do you separate the fakers from the real experts? We ask our analyst candidates a mix of quantitative and qualitative questions to determine t...

I currently live in Grand Haven Michigan. Me and my girlfriend have decided to stay for at least one more year before we move to Colorado. We are living in an apartment right now and thought since we are staying for a...

Hi Everyone!I recently bought my first multi-unit property and it is somewhat unique: it is 3 units, mixed use, with two apartments and a USPS Post office location.The property is in a very small rural town - we're ta...

I'm designing my next primary residence. It's a single story house and the standard layout is 3bd 2ba. I have the option of converting the 3rd bedroom to a den/study for a minimal expense. I work from home and I know ...

Hey guys, my elderly father sold his home in Phx,Az pre covid, since then hes been looking for a home to purchase cash with no success, hes basically looking for a 1000sqf +, 2br +,  lot 8000sqf +(not firm on lot size...

Hello all, I have 2 cameras installed in common areas at my rental property (1 looking at Driveway, 1 in the basement looking at laundry). Those cameras were installed with notices to all tenants, there is a sign next...

Hello Everyone, I am going to build my first small multi-family (duplex). What the things should I watch out for the build. I would love to here from you guys.

I have come to learn after several houses that staging a house to sell or rent is very important. Do you agree? I mean the house can look perfect but with out furniture or pictures the house looks incomplete and the s...

Hello, I am trying to get quotes for insurance on my first rental property and want to get opinions on what I should get. This information comes from USAA if that matters. I am doing mid-range deductibles (I see...

Let's say i take an early distribution from my IRA, and buy a rental property.Can I use the new accelerated depreciation to wipe out the taxes that I have to pay on this distribution?