Oregon and a few other areas have limitations on rent increases (see Oregon Law). If a Landlord wants to increase rents to keep up with the market, Oregon forces him to pay moving expenses for the tenants.Here's a sto...

I had a fire in one of my properties, and I have received the check from my insurer to pay for the repairs.  How do I account for these proceeds in my books?  It's not really taxable income (if I use it for the repair...

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After the unexpected fall in mortgage rates, there has been no change in the average 30-year FRMs, which closed at 6.35%. Average 5/1 ARMs, on the other hand, fell by four basis points to close at 6.14%...

Is it just me or have others noticed a huge increase in seller calls?

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/dec/09/banks-press-changes-strict-2011-foreclosure-law/
This article was published in the Las Vegas Sun today. Nevada's part time legislature meets again in 2013, but will address...

What do people think of the tax plan, and specifically, how it may impact real estate investors?

Hi,We're looking for suggestions on which cities/areas to invest.  We are a buy and hold investor.  We have several out of state rentals and are looking to buy more.  In calculating ROI, these criteria seem to be the ...

Is interest rate cap payment received by the borrower considered income?

Is the following statement true:
Under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), interest cap premium payments received by the borrow...

I'm currently evaluating a potential mobile home park, while small (10 lots total) it does have a single family home on the same property. This property is of interest because of proximity to town and because of the r...

I found a property for $220k , which needs approximately $60k in rehab. The lender said they would loan 80% Loan to Cost or 70% ARV. If ARV is $350k, then the lender would lend on the lower of the two I assume? Which ...