Running into a glitch in California. Buyer was using CALSTRS loan (teacher union) which to my understanding is a conventional loan that underwrites to Fannie Mae guidelines.

This is AB to BC transaction. When we re...

I read today that Zillow.com will be adding a new feature that will allow users to search for rent estimates for millions of homes in its database.

Zillow's numbers are often off the mark for property values. Can onl...

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I'm working on a refi for my primary residence. A lender has offered us a loan estimate (waiving the appraisal) and magically valuing our property at $555,555. The loan amount is $445,000. This puts the LTV ...

I'm an aspiring real estate investor but haven't actually invested yet. If I'm purchasing books to educate myself, is that deductible? If so, where on the return would I deduct it? Schedule c (even though I don't have...

Hey all,Is it standard to have your LLC open prior to purchasing a property? When I make offers, am I making an offer representing my LLC or is that detail irrelevant as I would just put the LLC down on the purchase a...

A guest just contacted me asking for a full refund for her week’s stay. She was due to arrive today. She claims there is rain in the forecast for the next 5 days and also that it is too dangerous to drive. My cancella...

Purchasing property, waiting on appraisals. The seller recently said after we signed a sales contract in November that he wants to have the contract go into effect Jan 1, 2017. This is to avoid capital gains he'd have...

Hey all - I'm getting an appraisal done on my apartment complex this week and I'm wondering if anyone knows: Will an appraiser include the "CapEx" in the valuation? Like, I spent $25,000 replacing the siding on part o...

Hi I am a new member from Rockville MD.  I have been investing in single family homes but I think it is time I switch to something else.   I also am a realtor so I have been looking on MRIS for commercial properties b...

Hi All - I am looking to make an offer on a two unit town home. Both units are rented out with long term tenants in place. Below is a screenshot of the model results but see below for a break out of the assumptions:
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