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...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

So I have this tenant in a triplex that's been problematic. He's worked on "projects" outside and left wood scraps and trash outside, which the city cited for code violations.  We got him to clean that up and he did a...

Hi Everyone, I am a REI newbie looking to purchase my first investment property soon. I came across a wholesaler in my area (which is expensive from property tax viewpoint), who has a deal for me. It looks all right b...

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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...

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,...

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...