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Hello there,I am new, and interested, in starting my journey in real estate investing. There is one question I have to start this out:How can I tell if an area I want to invest in is declining, rising, or a poor decis...
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I am trying to improve on my process of renting properties. I have already picked up a few pointers on this site that I had not thought of previously.As a landlord or property manager, after someone view your propert...
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I'm trying to round up all the different types of fees a landlord could charge their residents. This isn't my favorite income idea but there is no doubt collecting fees is a way to prevent more costly mistakes. What's...
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As I prepare my Maine rentals for winter - hiring a plow guy who will actually show up, finding the best deal for oil, making sure my tenants shut their storm windows, etc., I have to wonder if there's a better option...
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How In-Migration Shielded Tampa’s Multifamily MarketBy Laura CalugarAccording to Managing Director Phil Ginexi and Managing Partner Kyle Keelan, Pandemic-induced relocations to smaller cities have supported Tampa’s re...
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What makes a good deal?I intend on investing BRRRR style in MA. I've run a few analyses on the BP calculators and have learned that high cash flow and the 70% rule are hard numbers to get to. I know these are guidelin...
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I am all fired up to purchase my STR#2 but confused with the location. Decided to go million dollar big for STR#2. All you guru's - Where would you purchase your investment vacation rental if you have 250K to purchase...
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Hi All!First time landlord here. I have a three family apartment building where I’m renting the third floor to travel nurses. I just recently had a nurse sign our lease (expected move in was June 11) and now she wants...
Hi Guys - I'm looking into my next investment and I came across a car wash. I like the location and the price point. I've never dealt in anything like this so I'm not sure what type of expenses to expect but there are...
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I have been working on buying a condemned duplex for quite some time now.I've gotten bids from general contractors, a structural engineer's report, etcEverything is set for closing, the lender is ready, I am ready, al...