When analyzing a property to see if it's a deal or not, what percentages do I use to calculate expenses like repairs and maintenance, vacancies and any others that I should account for?

Hi All,Have been reading posts for a while, and getting a feel for the type of knowledge and advice, the encouragement one might benefit from and contribute to.  I am a long-time, buy and hold investor with 3 rental p...

I wonder how I could move a vacant triple lot I own into a Roth IRA. I believe the maximum contribution is $ 5500.00 . How is the value determined?I initially paid $ 2500 for it, in 2005. Is that what the value would ...

I have the chance to purchase a six-unit apartment property from the father of a friend of mine. The opportunity is a great one - the building is in good shape with minimal deferred maintenance, solid rental occ. hist...

Are there realtors willing to run comps for wholesalers? Being that both parties are basically doing the same thing, there could be an air of competition. 

Is it Difficult to get a renovation loan or hard money loan with equity as a down payment? 

1) After a Saint Patrick's day weekend of drinking not being able too all day is worth the ticket

2) Trying to match members to their 10 year old pictures will be a hoot

3) catching up on fashion pointers by watchin...

I drove for dollar in South Orange NJ, and got a couple of addresses worthwhile researching further and sending direct mail to, however the owner's information is not online, I called the city and they informed me tha...

Hey Bigger Pockets people,In an attempt not to send you into a boredom coma I will quickly give you a bullet point of me and my situation.* Full time firefighter* prior knowledge of construction and civil engineering ...

I’m about 30 hand written letters in and I have 970 left..... LOL. There has to be a faster way, does anyone have any tips for me?? Thank you