I'm formulating a spreadsheet to assist me in quickly analyzing potential rental properties.  I would like to calculate the property value based on NOI using the following formula: Property Value = Net Operating Incom...

Hi all,My "real estate goal" is very straightforward - I am looking for an approach that can yield a 6%+ annual return with as little active work and time as possible, after a learning period (of up to 5 years).By 6%+...

I'm trying to find good reasons not to invest in MHPs. If 25% or less of the homes are park owned and there is cash flow, what are some valid reasons why I would not want to invest in a deal like that besides being in...

Hi all,I spent the past 6 months building and decorating an AirBnB apartment in my basement, and the third guests smoked meth in the unit.  :/  It is a long story of how we figured it out, but essentially bags over th...

We found a few rentals nearby to eachother in an area we have been looking at for a while. We were thinking of seeing if the property management would reduce their fees since the rentals are near to eachother. I was w...

I'm looking to get started in real estate by purchasing a 2-4 unit (ideally 4) through FHA financing. I looked online and found a few properties that peaked my interest and I reached out to a Realtor who had a few mul...

Thinking about sending postcards to a targeted neighbor where I want to buy. Curious.. what postcards are pulling the best for you nowadays?

I wanted to share some thoughts from what I think is a fairly unique perspective. As both a real estate investor and a contractor whose business is built almost entirely on working with and for out of state investors,...

I've already got:
- Signed lease
-  Five Day notice to pay or quit delivered by the Sheriff
- Tenants Rights and Responsibilities Acknowledgement form signed by tenant acknowledging receipt of legal aid info.
- Re...

Need some help on this matter.My sister has a home in Torrance, CA. It's worth around 1.15mil. She has 245k left on mortgage plus around 100k equity loan she used for kids school. Around 18yrs left after last refinanc...