I understand that you can use a self directed IRA to buy a property (either in full or as the down payment). But say you use it all as the down payment, then you suddenly have a 10k repair that you need (roof broke, h...

We wrapped up closing 3 days ago on an apartment we where selling, and today we learned the buyers closed on Wednesday as well, but they have not recorded, and the buyers' attorney is holding money because the buyers ...

I've got a property with a negative cash flow for 10 years.  I bought it right before its value dropped.  The value never climbed back.  It's had a tenant for most of the ten years, however, expenses are more than ren...

So I've been reading all the forums here for almost 2yrs and its frustrating when someone ask a question about contracts and wholesaling. They rarely get a straight answer without all the noise. As a newbie this frust...

Just about to start a complete renovation of a rental property I purchased this week, one of the things the property needs is a new kitchen.
This is the first time replacing a kitchen so I have a few questions and ho...

Hi everyone,I'm under contract for my first multifamily deal in NJ. My husband and I are planning to live in the first floor while we want to rent out the second one. do you have any tips how to market the property an...

After holding a few properties in my name, I decided to start an LLC for asset protection as it is recommended everywhere, so my latest property is held in that LLC.
I find it so unconvenient to have an LLC, insurers ...

Hi all,A few years ago, a family member of mine set up a real estate investing LLC in California.She currently owns a single asset -- a farm in CA. Her initial plan was to sell the farm, retire, and fold the LLC.Howev...

I recently bought a property from a tax lien auction for just under $4,000. From the pictures of the outside it looked ok but obviously needed some work. It was a small 2:1 with a shed for a garage. I had drove and lo...

hello everyone! I'm Jen! I currently own and rent out single family residences. I got into the real estate market by rehabbing my first house purchase that my husband and I lived in at first but eventually rented out ...