I read somewhere that when you are remodeling a house to rent that some of the repairs actually can be written off in the year in which the remodel takes places and that it all doesn't have to be included in the cost ...

My tenant is requesting central air be installed this summer.  We agreed to check into installing central air this spring when the sign the lease last fall, with the knowledge that the rent would increase if we did in...

Anyone else feel guilty or bad at the idea of terminating a purchase contract? We have a property that we put an offer in on that was in "fantastic shape" and it got accepted after the seller countered. But after insp...

this is a continuation of my previous thread about the deal i am working on. want your opinions, please.

details:

asking price - 80k
accepted - 63k
75% LTV
cash to the table - ~$18k
rent(good condition) - 1,150-1,25...

I am considering staging rental units.  Has anyone else tried this?Do you think I can rent a unit faster or for more money if it is staged?I've staged homes for rent and I've rented furnished apartments but I've never...

I have no problem admitting that I don't know squat about renovating or rehabbing a house. I had always thought those kinds of topics were for more "advanced" investors or actual hobbyists rather than beginners. Howev...

Hey Guys,

I recently bought a new rental property and am in the process of rehabbing it to rent it. Generally, I buy the lowest cost of whatever-it-is that I am replacing so long as it is durable. However, As I go th...

Hi all,This is my first post but I have a question. I dove into my first project back in April. I still have not decided if I should flip it or hold it. I like the area and believe there is a strong possibility of app...

I’ve decided to sell one of my Condo rental properties in Washington, DC. to facilitate the purchase of a new primary residence in Orange County California. The issue is my agent priced my property based on her opinio...