Hi all,Haven't been on-line consistently or too frequently. Have been busy working and wrapping up a few projects for clients in preparation for a period I knew I'd be out of work...which is now....I had to have surge...

Do you use a lockbox to allow prospective tenants quick/anytime access to the property?Or!Do you meet every tenant at the property?Why?I’ve read many replies about not using lock boxes because of the risk someone tras...

Of course you are familiar with google maps. But did you know that you can learn the prices for what homes are selling in a specific area?

Simply type in the search box at (www.googlemaps.com) the address of a proper...

I am 18 and ready to learn as much as possible. I am looking for suggestions from more experienced businessmen, real estate investors. What are some key skills and tips you suggest I can learn now since I am young tha...

Hello,Is using FHA loans or other low income/low downpayment loans as an investment strategy unethical? I spoke to a number of different lenders about my options to acquire financing as a college student, and a few ti...

I'm wrapping up week one of a new REI oriented lifestyle having left behind 25 years of corporate work in the IT field.  So far, it's exactly what I was looking forward to.  I had a backlog of projects I'm now able to...

Have tenants who claim they have breathing problems and requested the air ducts to be cleaned. I looked it up and there is no scientific evidence that cleaning air ducts improves air quality according to the EPA.Air d...

Hi all. I'm lining up my first multi-family long term purchase. Before making my offer I'm planning on asking for the following documents:
1.) 12 months of gas/elec/water
2.) Latest tax bills
3.) Last city inspectio...

So we're looking for a rental property for an out of town client, but I also am looking for data to assist in purchasing our next rental house for us.  Is there anywhere that has statistics on average rental price and...

Having reviewed what's previously been discussed on this forum regarding whether people list what their actual cleaning cost is vs. a reduced (or in some cases inflated) price, can anyone share if there is a tax liabi...