Hello! I have been using excel for my accounting for 6 years. However with 38 units across 14 properties its becoming an issue. I do use Buildium to do applications, background checks, rent collection, tracking ect. B...

I  Am looking to invest in property that will not be my primary home. I know an LLC is the safe way to go. My question is, should an Attorney be sought to create the LLC?.  I saw an Attorney and if I move forward the ...

I've learned a few money saving ideas over the years mostly from @J Scott. These include using one paint color for all houses whether flips or rentals, ordering carpet considered "seconds'," buying at the pro desk ...

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I recently ran into a situation that I'm trying to make the right moves on.

An acquaintance of mine has five properties that he is looking to unload. A couple are shells and the others need SOME work. Mo...

So guys I need your opinion.  I have been in real estate for a couple years and for a long time had a partner that dealt with the construction side of having real estate.  In the last year i have been dealing with a p...

Do you take rent electronically?

Hi all,Newbie here. Creating a written plan with some spreadsheets. The basic plan is to buy a duplex with 20% down (100k down for a 500k property). Annual cash flow around $2,500. After the property has appreciated a...

Hi Everyone,We are looking at investing in a Joshua Tree CA SF and renting it out as a vacation rental. We live quite a ways away  in North Idaho. Does anyone have any experience with the area and/or suggestions for a...

Hi All -I bought my first apartment as a primary residence about three years ago in New York City with a conventional residential loan. I completely renovated the apartment immediately and have been living there ever ...

I have a tenant who has an MMP card and is growing marijuana. It is not clear on the landlord rights to have access to the room. According to the law for the grow room, only the caregiver and patient should have ...