Laura Casner
Cash flow Cap X, repairs, and maintenance - suggested percentages of 10% realistic?
I am deep in analysis paralysis trying to find properties in my local market that will cash flow at least a little bit for a combined buy and hold + cash flow strategy. I know the market is not what it used to be, but...
Matt Guignon
Landlords - If offered rent protection do you see the value
General question to all the landlords out there. Much of this business is a constant game of running cost/benefit analyses. Let me know your thoughts on this one. Would you opt for this voluntary service? Rent Protect...
Robert Ilario
tax liens
I am curious about tax liens. Does any one know exactly what a tax lien is and how do I profit from them, I received a notice from my county about upcoming auctions and I was just curious how it works. BobLong Island
Pavlos Kasselouris
Hiring a VA for Quickbooks
I just reached a point in my business that I need to improve my bookkeeping systems and procedures. I feel that with the 5th property I can support the cost of buying Quickbooks.BUT I dont want to spend hours and hour...
Lesley Pinckney
How to sell without paying exorbitant taxes?
I’m an investor by default (bought an apartment in Brooklyn, NY and then moved to Chicago and have been renting it for 7 years). Based on neighborhood conditions it’s time to sell and we stand to make a significant p...
Steve Colonnello
Who handles lawn maintenance
I am looking to purchase my first rental property. It is a single family home, with a lawn (totally flat). Nothing to large. Would estimate 30 minutes using push mower.The property has a shed.Whose responsibility is i...
Scott Passman
Analyzing and tracking decisions long term- do you?
I keep an excel spreadsheet detailing all of my investment decisions, RE and non-RE, as a tool for me to use long-term to update and analyze my decision making skills. The way I have it outlined is very simple using ...
Greg R.
Steve Van Metre proclaims housing market on brink of crash
Who is Steve Van Metre? Steve Van Metre is a notable financial planner and macro manager that specializes in retirement income strategies and the direct management of client assets. In addition to managing portfolios,...
Sharad M.
Would you consider this deal?
Hello all-
I looked at this property today listed for $30k. The property has 4 units, each unit is 2 bd/1 ba. Each unit can be rented out for at least $550/mo with owner paying the utilities. I plan to hire a propert...
John Payne
Tricky question about a 1031 with immediate seller financing
Scenario: John is an older investor looking to fund his passive cash flow while getting out of his real estate investments and Susie is a young energetic investor that is just getting started with all the knowledge sh...