In your experience for those who have at least done a couple CapEx Multi family investments, what has been your primary focal point when evaluating what to improve on a property to increase rents? Do you look at exter...

I'll start out by saying I'm not trying to debate the merits of the "50% guideline." For various reasons, that guideline will not work for me. I don't know what is included/excluded in that value, and every time it is...

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Even a simple understanding of the cash flow basics can improve an investor’s ability to realize profits.There is perhaps one benefit buy and hold investors covet more so than any other: rental property...

Hi. My tenant recently notified me of a leak in the roof after some recent rain. My property manager went to check and says that the roof will need to be replaced. The property is 1025 sq ft. single story, 3 bed 1 bat...

Hello Everyone,Recently last year I sold my home in Lakewood, Co in May just before the market shifted. We sold in three days with a bidding war and over asking price. We are now in Mexico for the winter and have been...

Hey guys,My dad just threw an unexpected curveball at my two older brothers and I, saying he wants to reduce his and my mom's tax liability/burden by unloading one of his properties (a 1 bed condo/apartment unit on th...

Hello All,My investment partner and I are thinking of different avenues on how to buy and hold homes in low income areas. I've seen people doing this across the country with no understanding on what incentives they ar...

Hi BP,  I have 2 rentals that were acquired over the last 6 months... Property #1 closed Dec 2014 and was officially on the market May 1st 2015.  My tenant just moved in.  Property #2 closed mid Feb 2015 and should be...

Hello BP,I am under contract with a small 2 family  in a desirable location in Northern CT B+ neighborhood. The Units are rented at 650 per side and are well below market rent of 850 (1bed 1 bath per unit 630 sqft). T...

I am looking for some guidance on managing security deposits, repairs, and return of the balance from a bookkeeping standpoint.  This is the first time I am going through this and I want to make sure I am handling it ...