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I once read an article here recommending to advertise your property for rent prior/during renovation in order to be able to deduct those expenses during that same tax year. I cannot find it. Can someone please refresh...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Oakland.
Purchase price: $725,000
Cash invested: $95,000
I purchased a small multi-family home in Oakland to house-hack. T...
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Hi all, our team has been giving text messaging a go and its been a mixed experience so far. What we like is the decent blend of efficiency and scale relative to cost (compared to direct mail for example). With that s...
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We have a house with a slab on grade and no basement. It will be a rental for a while and we'll eventually sell it. The washer-dryer hookup is located currently in the kitchen which is rather small. We can take it ...
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Hey everyone,
I found this site through google while trying to find some real estate investing books. I'm new here and I hope I can learn from all of the bright minds in this forum. I'm 25 years old, in debt and want...
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Hi guys,I have an appointment tomorrow to view my first house hacking potential. It's a 4 unit property in Liverpool, NY. I'm gettin anxious in an excited way but just want to get some quick refreshers from my bigger ...
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We've been working for a few weeks to put together a comprehensive guide for the real estate agents out there to teach them how to better work with investors, and we just released it:
The Real Estate Agent’...
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A well-designed kitchen can be a major selling point, and these budget-friendly tips will help you achieve a stylish and functional space without breaking the bank. Let's dive into creating a kitchen that tenants will...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $560,000
Cash invested: $55,000
The strategy going in was part live-in-flip, and part ADU value add. The pro...
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Hi Lehigh Valley Neighbors,I am based out of North Jersey and have been thinking about Easton for a while now as a buy and hold market. After being outbid for the umpteenth time in my home market I am now considering ...