It is nice to have the equity from the appreciation we are having but the tax increase is killing my cash flow. I guess when looking at the equity on the back end it is still a win but this is making things a bit tricky

Hi,I recently purchased an investment property out at Memphis, TN last month - 4/2.5, nice schools, low crime, etc. and the appraisal came in at $140K.  Comps with better condition around the area was $155K (so -15K f...

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I own and live in a two family home where I rent one of the apartments (above mine) out to a small family. The apartment is a renovated 3br, 1 bath in northern NJ with heat and hot water included. Th...

I recently bought my first home (primary residence) with a no money down VA loan for $135k.  I got a low price because it was an estate sale and VA appraisers appraise no higher than the VA loan amount.  My neighborho...

Hey there, 
I figured this was worth sharing since a lot of us here have been learning more about STRs and the STR 'arbitrage' space. Check our Airbnb's new updates that will allow for people to actually partner with...

hi, I bought three properties 1+ years ago through a turn key company.  It hasn’t worked out as I’ve liked so the turn key provider offered to buy them back from me for the same amount that I bought them for.  This ac...

I got a good question from a friend, and thought I'll share my perspective. Long post warning :) But, it worth reading! Also, feel free to comment and let me know what your thoughts or other perspective!Cash or cashfl...

Hi BP, wanted to gather your thoughts on what return you'd require on capital used to finish a basement.  We'll be doing the majority of it ourselves, and a conservative estimate is $15k with about 20% margin for 750 ...

Hi All! 
My husband and I are looking at doing an off the market deal on a multi-unit (two flat) on the north side of Chicago with a non-conforming garden unit. While we own a single family town home in DC, this will...

For a little context; I took ownership of a Triplex in the greater Montreal area about 7 months ago, the property at the time of acquisition was fully rented with leases set to end in June of 2017. The market rent in ...