My wife and I just got approved for 400k VA loan for the Seattle area for our first home. I wanted to get started in real estate investing and I know the best way to get into right now is house hacking. With 400k it f...

Hi all !I am new to real estate investing and have just started analyzing deals. I have analyzed around 15 delas so far and all have resulted in negative flows. I am wondering if i am being too conservative on some co...

I'd love recommendations for software that can track budgets for rehabs, as well as actual expenses. Bonus if it is software made for rehabbers/the construction field. Some additional context-- we perform rehabs for o...

How much do you typically budget each month for maintenance and repairs? How about capital expenditures?

Hello everyone,I was very happy to buy my first REO at the end of 2015. The plan was to rehab the house, live in it for a while, sell in 1 - 2 years, make a profit and buy another investment property. Mistake #1 - I h...

How much % of total project cost should be marketing&sales budget? And which ones should be complete-partly in-house and outsourced as well pros-cons of both models?Thanking in advance.

Hi everyone,
I'm considering investing in an older multi-family (~100 years old) around the Boston area. I only have experience with significantly newer properties and want to make sure I run the numbers correctly. D...

Hi all...I'm ISO rough (based upon actual experience/estimates) price per square foot that I would need to budget for either:1. A gut rehab (including mechanicals) with new addition off side of house2. Teardown/rebuil...

Hi Guys and Gals,
I am seeking some advice here. I have a "Cish" class asset ( 1 of 3 units) that has just become vacant due to a move out.
Question:
With rent for this unit currently at $725/month, with room to gr...

Should I dive in and start with direct mailers?  Bandit signs?  It's this amount enough to start seeing results quickly?  I need some direction!