So much required for security deposits, it is a bit of headache for something that doesn't generate revenue.Depending on State you might need to deal with:Separate bank accountInterest PayableReturn on timeSend all in...

Hello all, long time reader, first time poster. just getting ready to sign on our first rental investment (YAY)... question for anyone who might have some info. We are also getting ready to start a small business as w...

I know this has been discussed a lot, but with the advent of receipt scanning and mobile apps, I would like to find convenient ways to go paperless. Quickbooks mobile has a receipt scanning and automatic data entry fe...

I want to make an excel spreadsheet to help me compare properties.  I know BP offers a calculator but I like using excel. So far I'm factoring in:Purchase price, mortgage, closing costs, rehab, taxes.  Also utilities ...

I'm looking for resources on calculating/planning for early retirement that add equity in real estate into the calculations. Our monthly cash flow from the real estate is not significant, but we have a great deal of e...

I'm having a hard time figuring out how people generate double-digit cash-on-cash returns with commercial properties.  Can someone explain if my math below is correct?Let's say there's a commercial property selling fo...

I am looking at a 3 unit with mo gross rents of 1100. The price is too high, but how do I figure out what my max offer is based on the rents?

i know ive seen a "rule of thumb formula" bounced around here somewhere.

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Hey guysI am new to real estate investing and I am learning a lot from this community. One way of giving back is to offer you guys what I do best -- ExcelYou can call me an Excel nerd. I do Excel programming, create t...

I am starting the education part of my investing game. But I don't own my own house yet (primary residence). I am a would be landlord who still rents. Does that qualify as irony? lol I am fixing my credit but at this ...

Hi,I am putting together a deck to put in front of potential investors. Pretty typical deck that will describe desired markets and bios, however I would like to include a business plan slide that will describe line by...