so i was reading this http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/21771-gut-rehab-costs and got the definition of a gut rehab

"A major restoration project on an old house or other building, ripping out ...

One of my PMs told me they were going to raise the rent from 900 to 925 for a tenant who has a lease expiring soon. After speaking with the tenant, they told me that they will not renew the lease if rent was increased...

Welcome to the 2nd annual Hunger Games!! (Meaning that we all are hungry for success... There will be no killing here)Due to the success of the first game and multiple requests for a round 2, well... Here we go!!Again...

Now is the time to BUY!Here is what is occurring in virtually all "hot" real estate markets nationally:"Hot" = strong population and job growth markets and therefore increasing price trend line This applies to San Jos...

OK I am still coming to terms with the current administration.(and may not ever) But what do you think will happen here? Do you think it's likely that he will be re-elected? If no, please input on who you think will ...

Welcome to. our newest question of the week! We know that the fed is planning to raise rates this week and possibly several more times before the end of the year. This has investors recalibrating and rerunning their d...

Does anyone buy properties without an LLC?

Hi BP,I'm in the process of purchasing a duplex in LA.  The owner passed and left the house to her 95 year old sister, who is selling it.  The front unit is empty, but the back unit has been occupied by a couple and t...

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I am a middle school teacher that has been in analysis paralysis for over a year and a half. I have read numerous BP books, have watched countless hours of Youtube videos, and listened to way too many pod...

I know the "50% rule" is bandied about as gospel here in the forums, but haven't seen any actual, hard data that says that operating expenses tend to be ~50% of gross rent income. I'd like to verify this number is, in...