I'm relatively new to REI, but have had a single rental property for ~3 years that does well. My father on the other hand, has ~20+ properties and tracks everything manually in a spreadsheet. While I could likely writ...

Folks! I am exploring installation of roof top solar panels to a) reduce the utility bills (Owner paid utility situation), b) to replace an old roof part of this deal so it can be depreciated quickly!Of course, it's g...

I'm interested in investing in real estate but I've yet to purchase my first property. I've seen a lot of real estate at low prices in the Chicagoland area. I'm assuming it's because these properties are in areas with...

Hello,My name is Patricia Jones and I live in Amesbury Ma.I am interested in learning more about rental income.  I am a single mother of two teenage boys and I bought a vacation condo in Conway NH for us to be able to...

Hi, Im a new investor. And im on my way to finding my first deal with my real estate listing agent..............with having access to the MLS is a HUGE help and it saves time........I still dont feel quite right smug ...

Dear BP,After months of stories and email exchanges, my tenant has offered to move by thanksgiving. She has been no-paying since May, due to various reasons. What is the shortest time i can ask her to vacate by? Any a...

Hi,My question is for those who do mid and short term rentals. One regarding payment and the other regarding blocking off dates.My property is generally rented out on a short term basis through Air BNB. I have a reque...

If my spouse doesn't want to be involved or have the business, and I form an LLC, will I have to be considered multi member because I am married? or can I form it as a single member?

Please advise.

Dana

I just spent my evening at a local blogging meetup and couldn't help but wonder why more of our members aren't blogging either here or on their own personal blogs off-site.

I can't tell you how important I think a bl...

Hello, all!I've had an interest in real estate for a few years now, but was always nervous about the instability of the market to ever put money towards any REIT... until now. I've faced my fears and invested with the...