I've tapped into a family member for funding. It's my understanding that anything over $15,000 is taxable. Since 50>15, how can my donor avoid being taxed on this "gift".

I just found out my tenant running furnace without air filter for months(~6months). The 8-year old furnace is still working , can I charge tenant for maintenance cleaning up of internal components? I never ran into a ...

I found 2 different Craigslist ads recently proposing 20%-36% ROI, which are obviously tax lien properties in various states.

I've considered seeking private investors to fund this while making a small percen...

I am looking to buy a distressed property. I want to reduce the taxes before I buy it. Since it is only worth $50k when I buy it how can I get the taxes reduced based on this value in the most time efficient manner...

Hello, i was wondering has anybody has a bad experience with the group Chicago Action Investors? Im a newbie investor and i was looking to get into the game a couple years ago. I reached out to this Group who is led b...

Hi guys! I'm not going to lie it feels weird referring myself as a landlord :)I purchased a flat in October 2015 & have been putting as much money as possible into paying it off since then. This seems contrary to ...

Investment Info

Purchase price: $150,000

Cash invested: $150,000

Garage conversion ADU at primary residence. Increased property value by ~$200K. Rent $2000/mon. Taken HELOC at promotional rate o...

I have a tenant I inherited when I bought this 2-Flat in July 2013 in Cook County, Illinois.  She has 3 kids and has been a good tenant so far.  Timely rent, no damage, no excessive complaints.  Police called me today...

Hey everyone!! I’m new here and new to investing. This is actually my first post! So here is my question. I have listened to over 300 of the podcasts, I’ve read dozens of books, and gone to a few meet ups. I haven’t h...

I have found a home I am interested in bidding on at the upcoming San Diego tax deed auction. The auction starts Feb 28. I have done alot of due diligence but want to be sure I'm not missing anything.  I am looking fo...