As most people in the mortgage lending industry well know, the Consumer Protection Act under Dodd Frank has made it more difficult for consumers to obtain credit by trying to “protect” them. By placing expensive regul...

I am trying to rent out my condo. Zillow gives a monthly rent estimate of $2,200. Rentometer estimates an average of $3,500 and a range of $3,000-$4,000. Apartments.com estimates $3,500. BiggerPockets estimates $2,500...

I have a 1br condo in prime Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington DC, - owned it for 27 years - could list it for $425k.  Fully depreciated so $100k tax bill due at sale.   It was long overdue for full renovation, ...

I am looking for suggestions on what things I should be asking for when looking at out-of-state investments. Nothing beats an on site walk around, but that isn't possible. I'll lay out my "plan" for checking out pro...

Hello all. I'm a relative newbie and this is a question which I can't get a straight answer or even guidance from my real estate agent, friends, etc.

I've been looking to buy a duplex in the Kansas City or Lawrence ...

Hey everyone! My name’s Ian, long time reader, first time poster. Great to meet you all and just want to say this community is amazing. I’m from Kansas but now live in NYC, where newbie real estate investing seems pra...

Question to the forum about any best practices in Cleveland for billing back water/sewer costs to tenants in your duplex houses.  Many duplexes here are serviced by a single water meter and, by design of the plumbing,...

I need practical opinions on how to deal with this particular issue at one of my properties.It is an office building with over 10 businesses. Although nobody is smoking inside the building, whenever I do my routine vi...

Hi, are there any members of Martel's new FlipSystem program that can share their experience? I know his turnkey business is good so I imagine this program may be good too but out of state fix  and flipping is a lot d...

I'm searching for investment properties in two states right now. I do have enough cash to cover 25-30% down payments of both. There could be deals pops up at the same time, but can I get mortgages from 2 lenders in di...