So I closed on a duplex Friday.  I had a sick child so my husband closed in my absence, so this is all being relayed second hand, but here goes.  Before closing, I made sure prorated rent and security deposits were in...

Hello!

I'll start out by saying that I'm brand new to real estate investment, so please feel free to dumb down any of your replies to my post... I'm still learning!

A little background: I'm very interes...

I have been driving for dollars over the last few weeks and mailing yellow letters that I write. I have only mailed around 20 letters so far. I have a lot more ready to go, but I'm only sending a few each day. I'm loo...

My house right now is considered 2 Bedroom, 1 BA , However, in the basement, I have a toilet, shower and utility basin sink all plumbed in.

The shower is what we call in the midwest, a "farmhouse" shower. It ...

So here’s an example Brrrr just to see if I understand how the numbers work.
House valued: $100k
DP: $20k
Loan: $80k
Rehab: $20k
ARV: $160
Refi: $160k * 75% = $120k
Cash out: $120k - $80k = $40k for next deal
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Hi BP!I am renting out my condo and in an effort to be competitive I priced my unit at $1850/mo. I have since received 3 really good applicants from people that I would happily rent to. Is there any way to claw back a...

Hi all,My wife and I are getting started with rental property investing, we've done some research, gotten with a pretty motivated agent and looked at homes (single family/multi-family) all over metro atlanta, and we r...

Just starting out here and been reading Brandon Turner’s book on Rental Property Investing.  The book gives a rule to use to quickly screen properties known as the 50% rule [(0.5*projected income/rent)- (Mortgage P an...

I’m looking for REI groups in the Bay Area that specialize on investing out of state. 

Hi All,My husband and I are looking to invest in a short-term vacation rental. We are mulling over 2 options and would love some guidance.1. Luxury, brand-new home at $1.1 million in a resort community. Right next to ...