I spend a lot of time thinking about how to apply my financial background (18 years as an independent financial advisor) to the choices we all must make about real estate. I'm talking about choices like renting vs own...

When analyzing a deal, what is the best strategy for estimating rehab cost? Do you only do it after walking the property or inspections? For a newbie, how do you get close without really knowing what to look for?

Hi all!  Newbie here….Wondering about the pros/cons for cost segregation. Purchasing our first STR, a 2/2 ski condo for over 400k.   We got hammered in taxes last year due to our W2 income, so looking for ways to offs...

Im looking at a property in Florida. Its walking/golf cart distance to the beach. It has a big back yard. Airdna has a value thats ok. COC isnts super based on the number it spits out. However, based on enemy method i...

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Quick question. I have done the analysis and here’s a quick summary of it. Just wanted to know about the ROI. I noticed houses in riverside are pretty high right now and if I were to 20% down a 400000 proper...

Hi,I have worked with a few lenders and have been seeing rates for a 5% owner occupant conventional loan floating around 7.1 - 7.3%. I recently got in touch with a smaller bank that is able to do a 6.5% interest rate....

I'm trying to generate cash flow. My net worth is primarily in the stock market. I'd prefer to take upwards of 30% of it and invest in 1 or 2 rental properties.

Should I just randomly call a realtor and prov...

I am new to the Memphis market and am looking to call up a few property managers. What are some unique questions to asks property managers. When I first started talking with property managers, I asked the typical ques...

I work in SF, and have rented as I am wary of the seemingly unsustainable prices. I would like to buy a house (to owner-occupy) if it makes sense, but I can't get a clear picture of whether or not it makes sense to bu...

Hello - I have a somewhat unique situation that I am unsure how to best claim on our jointly filed tax return. My wife and I are based in Florida and work as non-profit business consultants. Last year we had a client ...