I have a question regarding a 1031 exchange.   I just purchased my first flip and should make a nice return on it.  My question is, with a 1031 exchange do I have to find a brand new property or can I use the proceeds...

I have just started with few rental duplexes and fourplexes and learned already from my mistakes to do thorough background check, quick eviction and provide quick service. But I do not want to make all possible mista...

I've Learned a ton about accounting lately, but I just can't seem to figure out depreciation.I bought a rental property for $25,000 in 2012. I was paying back $500/ month at 4% interest to a private investor. I sold t...

As many of us have come to find out in real estate investing, our ability to grow a real estate portfolio is highly dependent upon our ability to leverage our money. Or, in other words, use others people’s money to ma...

So my problem is that I have enough money for a down payment for 1 more rental property.Once that is gone, I have no more money for any more down payments.I work a full time w2 job so i can't spend the time to flip a ...

Hi guys, I'm reaching out for help or advice on how to deal with a tenant that I have been having problems with. Short story is that this tenant lost her job last year. We felt bad (horrible mistake) for their misfort...

Hi All, My goal is to purchase a multi family rental in 2018 and house hack it. I'm curious to know how much you all budgeted for reserves when you purchased your first deal? Would you take your 401k into consideratio...

Facts as per CAR attorneys:
1. FICO impacts are the same on SS and foreclosures
2. Banks will seldom if ever relinquish their right to recover on deficiencies
3. There will likely be tax consequences with SS and th...

Sorry, I asked the wrong question. I meant to say What is a good cap rate? How do you determine what CAP rate you should strive for?

Thanks!

I hear people often say that real estate is treated more advantageously from a tax perspective than other businesses.  I frequently hear people say something along the lines of "I get 15% rate of return, and that's no...