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Adam L. HELP Leasing Office Space
5 August 2015 | 21 replies

Hello,
I own a 5 story office building in Chicago and am having a difficult time leasing it out. I purchased the building about a year ago 100% vacant and proceeded to throw about $750,000 into remodeling mostly the c...

Account Closed Cash Flow or Appreciation: What the numbers say
31 December 2016 | 70 replies

There are pages and pages of discussion and opinions on cash flow markets (midwest) vs. appreciation markets (coasts). What I haven't read so far is a simple analysis of the numbers. Since I actually own properties in...

Michael Plaks Update on the current pathetic condition of the IRS
4 October 2022 | 39 replies

Sobering assessment from the annual report by the Taxpayer Advocate Service (a semi-independent branch of the IRS basically tasked with specific and systemic problem resolution):- 10-month refund delays on paper-filed...

Doug Kirk Best Strategy for Starting Out in Real Estate
31 October 2024 | 44 replies

Newbie in the North Central Ohio area (Lucky me) who hopes to have about somewhere around 6 digits near the new year to start out with and cannot decide which way to go.  I make good money and am single. Goal is to tr...

Amie D. When to replace furnace.
29 January 2013 | 46 replies

I have a single family rental in a low- to middle-income area. The furnace is about 22 years old and seems like it may be on it's last leg. When it turns on, it can take 2-3 tries for the burners to light - but it doe...

Jimmy Chao Home or rental property?
21 August 2020 | 21 replies

I live in California and currently rent. I am considering whether to buy my first home or continue buying properties. Rent has been increasing as such a fast rate that i'd rather be spending on a mortgage than this. F...

Tracie J. I'm trying to decide on Section 8 rentals, yes or no?
11 January 2021 | 54 replies

Hi there, I'm just starting to get into small multi family.  Should I do section 8?  Sure, the state does autopay $1200 per month. My concern is what if the tenant trashes the property, I have no recourse. I wouldn't ...

Eric Chappell Has anyone use Rental Hero for bookkeeping?
16 December 2024 | 35 replies

I have been trying to research the least expensive way to keep my records until I build my real estate rentals more.  I tried to set up quickbooks online, but without paying $720 a year for the ability to do class tra...

Ryan Brooks Small Ocean front or larger offshore condominium!
12 December 2022 | 19 replies

I’m a first time investor and looking to invest in a second home/vacation rental in the Myrtle beach area. Does anybody have experience with beachfront smaller condominium complexes? Are they worth it? Lucrative? What...

Wilson Cheung Investor for cash flow or appreciation
5 August 2017 | 21 replies

It seems like many podcast hosts (including Josh and Brandon on the BP podcast) promote investing for cash flow instead of investing for appreciation.  I understand the economics and the strategies for positive cash f...