I just read a WSJ report citing Bankrate a banking analyst, that 3 out of 5 Americans do not have the reserves to withstand the most mundane unexpected expenditure, "The survey found that an unexpected bill would redu...

I am wondering how many units did any of you have before you got a property manager?  Do you feel that it was money well spent?  Has it allowed you to grow as an investor? Any thoughts are appreciated!

Hey guys,Now as I am preparing to make my first REI in the next few years I am evaluating all options including their associated risk/reward and what best fits my lifestyle. I am by no means opposed to putting in the ...

Hey all - a tenant has raised the issue of a registered sex offender living (or "frequently staying") at a home on the block. My property manager has not provided much help ... I have a call into an attorney to discus...

I am getting conflicting information from 2 entities that help create LLCsThe property I am buying is in Arkansas, but I want to open an LLC in Wyoming One entity that helps creates LLCs is telling me that the WY LLC ...

There is a property I'm looking at that has (on paper) 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. There is a spacious 5th room in the finished attic that is not considered habitable because it's under the 7 ft. ceiling height. Looking up r...

Folks, I was talking to a turnkey company to buy an investment property, and looking at a few properties. Their pro forma sheet doesn't take into account ANY vacancy or repairs when calculating cash flow, and the rent...

I am looking to invest in the greater Baltimore area - probably two houses in the $200k - $300k range. I'm not looking to renovate or buy wholesale/foreclosure or any other discount option. I'm looking for a good deal...

If you had $25,000 - $100,000 to invest passively would you rather buy shares in a REIT or put money into a syndication as a limited partner (LP)? Pretend you are a busy professional with $200-400k income (like a mid-...

I'm trying to retrain my brain on this kind of product compared to the traditional Principal and Interest.  My thought is why wouldn't I do an all interest 10 year loan at 4.99%?  Prepayment penalty is only the first ...