We are flipping a house beachside in Brevard County Florida.  It lends itself well to creating a mother-in-law or nanny suite.  It would cost a couple thousand to do so.  Would it add value or potentially shrink our p...

Hey guys,
I am trying to calculate the expenses of buying a house in Tampa Florida. how do I find out the typical vacancy rate there?

Hey BP! It has been a little while since I made a post here, the last of which was me sharing the exciting news about obtaining a new job in sunny Arizona. But I had one of the best opportunities in my life come my w...

Hi there! I just found this site while researching how to get started in real estate investing. I'm not a total newbie, I guess, since I do own a rental house (I moved two years ago and since the market made it a g...

What is the best city in Florida for vacation rentals??

Hello Everyone!
I am currently exploring the Tampa Bay markets, specifically looking at the STR model.
I'll be visiting Tampa in the very near future to get an understanding of the 'lay of the land.'
Any recommenda...

I am trying to get some cash together to by my second home my current home has about $38,000 in equity i have been told by several none investors i can raise my home equity instantly by getting solar panels now i am a...

How does it make money?  Cost of machine, repairs,  water, gas, electricty is a lot.   It increases property value?   It sure helps the tenants.  But bet it wonot help a lot for the rent increase. 

I have heard of people in California leaving for greener pastures.  I have tenants in the home, and wonder what are the guidelines for letting tenants know.  How much time is required?  Can I list it while they are st...

I am not a fan of the 2% rule, although I will say I think rent/cost is my favorite calculation. We usually determine what type of rent/cost we can accept in any given area and go from there. According to Gary Keller,...