I am a younger attorney located in Los Angeles with experience in government and landlord/tenant law.  I've decided to take the first steps into real estate investing with a business partner, also located in Los Angel...

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What % do you use as your "rule of thumb" for estimating annual operating expenses when evaluating an income property? Here in Tucson, AZ, most properties that I manage for clients are running between 20-28% expe...

I couldn't find the answer in a quick search, but is the 3x income rule pre- or post-tax? If pre, does this rule shift in states that have income tax and states that don't?

I'm looking at a property and trying to determine value. What expected ROI would you want/expect on the following situation...

as-repaired value est: $220,000
cost of repairs: $22,000 (includes contractor costs)
Oth...

I’m looking to purchase my first investment property. I’m currently living somewhere that I only hope to be for 2 to 3 years. Should I still look to purchase properties here, or save up as much as I can and begin purc...

What makes a city appealing for your real estate investments? 🤔

Looking at a triplex in southern NH. The spread between duplex and triplex quotes here for annual insurance premiums is huge. Has anyone had good luck finding a reasonable triplex policy, sub $3,000?

What kind of insurance do you have on your rental property? (Multiplex) What does your insurance cover? How much are you paying? 

I’m diving into the world of tract home development and looking to learn more about the financial analysis process for unimproved land. Specifically, I’m interested in understanding the costs, potential returns, risks...

Hi BP Community,
I'm looking for advice on whether I should rent out or sell my home in Sacramento, CA. I’m moving out of the house soon and will be living rent-free with my wife at my parents' place in the Bay Area ...