Changing directions here.. looking to invest in long term rentals in TN (likely duplex but will consider a single family residence). I was considering Memphis but have been turned away by several opinions (mostly peop...

Earlier this year we took management of our properties back, so we are now self owned and operated. We have found that many tenants do not take the late fees or notices seriously, many want a payment arrangement each ...

Deal Analyses – Estimating CostsA while ago I wrote a series of posts ranting about the current state of the residential income property market in Stockton, CA. In each post I highlighted a current listing and argued ...

Hey guys,

I am looking at purchasing a vacation rental in Hawaii (very early). I am out of state and plan on using a management company.

I am only interested in going forward if I am cash positive.

When I start...

Hello everyone...I just sat down with a potential CPA to discuss my taxes and potential real estate issues.  She told me that she had plenty of experience with real estate and that many of her other clients have inves...

In 2018 I separated from my husband and needed to buy a house. Due to my pending divorce my dad helped with my house, I put the money down to buy it and he obtained the loan and also left me off title (long story ther...

Got off the phone with my investment advisor, i had emailed him about whether or not he knew how to invest in real estate with a self directed IRA. I hear about it relatively frequently, and have one person in my offi...

A house I'm considering purchasing has a pest problem, and there are a lot of rodent droppings in the garage and attic. If I go through with purchasing it, I'm planning to hire a pest control company to get rid of the...

Can anyone recommend the best type of floating floor to put down in a rental? What thickness/durability rating do I need? What style is most desirable to renters these days (light, dark, modern, classic, ect?) Where i...

I am in the due diligence period on a short sale. The inspector found mold in multiple places in the finished basement. The house has been empty since July and the utilities were turned off. I think that is the ...