We've recently closed on a SFH in Royal Oak, MI that we intend to keep as a buy and hold.  The house was in pretty good shape - fresh paint and carpet, new kitchen with granite counter tops, and new windows.  I would ...

I ran across this article this morning on Business Insider.  It is painted with broad strokes, but it still has some data that could be troubling or encouraging depending on which side of the fence you sit.  I just wa...

I see a lot of posts and listings for rental properties saying "NO PETS". While I understand the thought and the potential for damages, I also would like to point out some of the advantages. As a Dog owner myself (Fiv...

Hey,For those of you who operate Airbnb's and other short term rentals or vacation rentals what advice do you wish you would have had earlier when you first got started?I think a few good ones are structuring your bus...

Please analyze these property:
60 units in 5 buildings, 24 one bed / 1 bath, 36 two bed / 1 bath. Ask price $875k, 92% occupied.
Income and expenses you can find in the excel file http://www.a-l-a-...

I am a new member from Los Angeles.  My wife and I just bought a condo together in West LA, so I do not have much money at this time for investments. Because I am not very liquid at the moment, I am designating a lot ...

I have been analyzing a 10 unit apartment building. I found it through a traditional broker not a comercial broker. Seller is providing scanty records such as no Rent Roll or detailed expenses. I have submitted an off...

It's official folks! After a little over a month, we finally posted our first AirBnb listing in Portsmouth, VA using one of the units in our quadplex. We are open for business starting tomorrow. My wife and I are expe...

Hi Everyone,I have a potential deal on my hands. I am trying to be detail oriented in my due diligence so that I can make a informed decision. I currently own a 3 and 4 family house but would like to make a transiti...

Property in Georgia.   Tenant was late in May (paid May 19). Tenant did not pay in June.  Demand Letter (Pay or Quit) sent 6/13 asking full payment using certified funds.  In Pay or Quit period, Tenant paid only $400 ...