You walk into your house, the door is connected to the T.V., the dishwasher can be run by your phone. You can have a discussion via text with your waterbed.What does it all spell out? A smart home!R developers and reh...

Let's say I buy a 50 unit apartment complex. My mortgage is fixed. Expenses such as taxes and insurance will likely rise slowly over time. Now if I raise the rent $50 per year on all 50 units (perfect scenario to demo...

I'm confused about the tax advantages of rental properties as compared to stocks. For the following, assume I buy an SFR with 20% down, rent it out, and sell after 30 years.
I'm taxed on the "profit" (I'm not yet sur...

Hey Y’all! My partner and I bought a ranch style duplex last fall and are looking forward to adding value through DIY landscaping. We don’t really know where to go from here though- we’re two first time homeowners!How...

Do you usually include appliances when renting properties to tenants, or is it an expectation that they buy their own?

Hi,I am a local investor in Suburban Austin area. I usually do make ready (paint, carpet, fence, toilets, fixtures etc.) on an acquisition before renting out. I intend to offend no one by this post. I am sure there ar...

I posted a few days ago, and was scatterbrained all over. Didn't get any real responses either.Well now I have seen the house, done my comps, and trying to estimate repair cost so I know if I should or shouldn't make ...

My primary residence is a mother/daughter setup and I'm just about finished renovating the small "mother" section which is essentially a studio apartment with a private entrance, bathroom, and kitchen.  We are going t...

I am wanting to do a fix and flip and curious about financing options. I own an out of state rental, free and clear, valued at around $200k that is taking in just over $1k/month rent with room to go up to around $1300...

Using Hard Money... When can I refinance?For example:I buy a home for 100,000 cash using hard money. I do a light rehab using my own money. I find a tenant and have the home reappraised. How long can I expect to be pa...