I know there is a huge spectrum for what tax you will owe on a flip but can someone provide any guidance on what rule of thumb I can use when modeling my profit on a deal? Is it simply my marginal rate on the gain (sa...

I am just getting my feet wet in real estate, and figure there is no better first post than my first deal! Below are the basics, let me know if you have questions. Just looking for some basic analysis and advice - w...

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I'm in the process of purchasing my first property - to both live in and use as an investment. I'm a newbie to this forum - and to investing - and was recommended to post the numbers here. Any assistance...

I'm about to close on a four-plex in an opportunity zone; is it too late to create a QOF?  What are the steps?

I am looking at buying an investors portfolio that contains around 40 units.   They are all single family homes that rent for around $500.00.  Its low income stuff and a 5 of them are section 8 housing.  The cap rate ...

Hi all - will anyone offer a general minimum for rent to price ratio?  I understand there are many other criteria to analyze a property and market, and I will use all available statistics.  However, this ratio is new ...

My mother (retired) owns 2 condos and her own home free and clear.  She went to Wells Fargo to take LOCs on the 2 condos to access the equity to buy another unit and was told they would do 60% LTV.  Now Wells Fargo wa...

I’m curious if anyone has experience acquiring properties by paying off someone else’s overdue property taxes. I read about this process and it sounds odd. Is it messy getting the people out? Is it a good idea? 

Your input is valuable: How do you want your Cost Seg study prepared?For context, let's cover some Cost Segregation fundamentals, and explain the interaction between Land Value and Cost Segregation:Cost Segregation is...

So I will begin by saying I have already spoke with my CPA regarding this. I am here for second opinions from other wise investors and CPAs. I purchased a home 9 months ago to live in with my wife. Shortly after I bou...