Question for experienced rehabbers out there that target multi-family (5+ apt. buildings) -- what return do you target and you've been able to successfully achieve? I figured given the liquidity risk (funds are tied ...

Hello. I am a Chicago native. Lived there all my life. Now my career is taking me to Atlanta. My fiance and I are both excited and worried. While Chicago has it's bad areas, I have lived there my entire life and know ...

How hard is it to tile a living room in the porcelain wood tile. Is it worth it doing it myself and what tools will I have to buy that wouldn’t be in my garage already. Thanks 

Hello colleagues,While we started working on an apartment building (15 units) at Atlanta downtown (GA), we were told some strangers drove cars through the parking lot to the lawn backyard during some nights. Tenants a...

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I'm wondering what's the best way to know what the vacancy rate is in a particular area, zip code, city, whatever. I've been using Sperlings (www.bestplaces.net), but sometimes I wonder how accurate and up t...

A friend and I just finished a flip with pretty much a 50/50 split arms length agreement. Everything went fine, no arguments or problems.

The question(s) surround the taxing and distribution of funds. Both the hard...

As a real estate investor, I'm sure your experience is like mine in that you've seen some of the most ridiculous DIY nonsense ever installed to horrific and hilarious effect. I actually created a picture project to do...

As a beginning investor is it crazy to consider purchasing a 5-unit property - is it better to start with a single-family property? It seems to me if the 5-unit property is a sound purchase it would actually be less ...

I came across a funny article this morning.Your SEC Investor Advocate--who is supposed to advocate on behalf of investors--doesnt seem to think that non-accredited investors want to invest in private offerings, and th...

I am in escrow on a 1 bedroom condo that needs some work. The bathroom needs upgrades, primarily the bathtub/shower. I also plan on having the flooring redone from ceramic tile to laminate floors.First off, what are s...