Has anyone done a cost segregation study, and what are the pros and cons?  Has anyone used Engineered Tax Services for this study?  It all looks good on paper, but I wanted to see if anyone has some real world experie...

Hello,I just had a tenant move out after being in my rental unit for about 9 months. The day they had moved in last October was the same day we had new carpet installed in the living room of the house. Carpet upstairs...

I just purchased a house in Atlanta that I need professional advise on. It's a true fixer and I need to know if I should just tear it down or if its bones are strong enough to support a complete gut and remodel. Does ...

Hi everyone,I’m about to close my first investment property. The current owner has an on-site manager to help him taking care the property. The manager is responsible for maintenance, lawn, cleaning and some other mis...

Hi everyone - my husband and I are Denver based and are purchasing an investment property in the Tampa area with our friend. Our friend will be living in the house as his primary residence and we are splitting all cos...

Hi all, I'm looking for a guide to managing a rental property myself? I am within a local area of where the home will be located. my question is: 1) How do I draft a contract once I find a possible tenant for a lease?...

Hey all,I will be extending an offer tonight for a multi-family home that I would be living in. It is a two family home; I will live in one unit and rent out the other. I am trying to get a full understanding of the e...

I have a question that I am hopeful someone here will know.  For tax purposes, the real estate professional designation is something that is very helpful if you are an investor.  Would a home inspector be able to clai...

I have a rental in the Linden neighborhood that is not getting as much interest as expected. Currently 3br/$1200 with huge basement, pet friendly. I tried taking pictures myself, but I just haven't been satisfied with...

Hey BP,What are the pros and cons of listing your first fix and flip on the MLS vs. listing with an agent?