When is it time to incorporate?

I realize that buying property puts you at risk for being sued. At some point, I think you become a target, and should protect your personal assets. Is incorporating a good way to do...

Investors have long known that depreciation on depreciable real estate is an economic fiction. Since property values usually increase over time, depreciation has often been called a "phantom" expense. Congress even r...

Hey guys I was on my way with PenFed and the appraisal (the drive-by one they do after their desktop comes back lower than expected) came back way low. $45k under the appraisal from my refinance from just 1 month ago....

I have an owner that has two 2/1 SFRs owned free and clear that he is "considering selling". This is in Santa Ana, California. In our first conversation, he said he would take $450K for both if we could close fast. Th...

Hello BP, 
I'm not an investor yet, but my wife and I are considering holding on to our first home when we move to a bigger place and renting it out.  When we move, we'll own the first house free and clear, but are c...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Union City.

Purchase price: $420,000

Cash invested: $420,000

Purchased my first multi-family investment property. Sold my ...

Hey guys,Leo Goykhman here from Chicago Il. Just wanted to introduce myself and let you know that i am really excited about being apart of this community.I have been a marketing consultant and direct response copywrit...

I’m wandering if someone out there can talk to me about capital gains tax and how that would come into play when owning investment properties? Would there be a time to sell and a time to hold based on capital gains tax?

Hi folks!Severin, the nerd from Norway here, and I could use some input...Short version:Looks like I set the rent I ask for to get my first deal* rented out too low (about 10% under market) by accident. But I already ...

When analyzing a multi-family or apartment  is it appropriate and reasonable to ask for documentation on the leasing history and annual/monthly utility cost that is covered by the owner?
Thanks in advance!