I am looking to make first possible deal, I have been watching this 4plex for the past 6 mths, patiently waiting, Originally listed at 179000 three mths ago dropped to 169000, and just recently posted at 160000, p...

Hello all,I'm trying to analyze deals by plugging in the numbers into a spreadsheet, but I'm struggling to figure out what numbers to use for vacancy and maintenance?Specifically, some of the deals I'm considering com...

My tenants moved out at the end of the month because I would not renew their lease. Problem is that they left lots of things that they say they want, but have not come back for. New tenants are asking what to do with ...

There is always something to learn as I add to my checklist.  One of the things that I need to do a better job is to button up future leases on the HVAC system.  Some of the leases I have inherited are vague on the re...

Hi,I'm in the process of purchasing a short sale.  It's in bad condition and I don't mind doing the renovations but I need to be very economical otherwise I'm not making a profit. I'm confused on how I can economize. ...

Hey guys, looking for some analysis here. Bought our first house with a VA loan 2015, no money down and we're PCSing (moving under military orders) this July to another state. Purchased the house for 153k its now wort...

Hi Biggerpocket,I am trying to make sense of my rental numbers for SFRs in the Northwest Houston area and I can't seem to make them work so I am wondering if I am just looking at it differently from everybody else and...

Hi Everyone - My name is Naseer Khan and I am an attorney, broker and investor in California and Florida. My law practice is dedicated to real estate investing. I help people with contract drafting, setting up busines...

Hi all. Moving to Chicago next month and I am under contract for a 2-flat in Chicago.The garage is detached and is not properly secured with anchor bolts. My questions are:Is this a code violation? I was told conflict...

I am in a process of buying a property to rent it out. I know that the cost of bringing the house to habitable conditions is only deductible when you sell the property. But since you can deduct property maintenance ev...