Wanted to share a case study of our recent purchase in Indianapolis through Rent to Retirement, hoping this is helpful for those who are looking into this company or turnkey investment in general. The property is a si...

I have installed laminate flooring in 3 homes now.  I am talking about the type of flooring that looks like wood planks, but it is actually a type of pressed micro-board material (something to that effect).  I am a hu...

Hey all,I'm trying to work out a good Cap Ex amount for my rental properties. I was previously using percentages of monthly income i.e. 10% Cap Ex, 5% repairs and 5% vacancy. However, after calculating the cost to rep...

Here's some things that have gone on here:
A single family detached house had 21 offers
A two unit property had 6 offers in less than 24 hours
A four unit apartment building had 11 offers
A buyer put in a $10,000 ...

HiWe are renovating a duplex, and we get to pick our own hardware, etc. I am thinking about which locks to go with, and wondering if anyone can offer advice. I would like the ability to re-key the locks myself, and I ...

Any recommendations?  Currently talking to a company called Equity Trust whose fee is a little above 1%, does anyone know of a self directed ROTH IRA that can do better?

Hello Everyone,I've finally decided on my first property investment, and it is in Cedar Park, TX, just northwest of Austin.  I've just gotten into contract, and like everyone's recommendation on a property manager.  I...

Hi everyone,Thus far, my first investment has gone well (fingers crossed).  I've got a wonderful tenant in the other side, a safe, stable place to live, and in a wonderful surprise, prices in the neighborhood have ris...

I recently heard an (non-BP, don't know if I'm allowed to say where) REI podcast where the guest talked about investing in international coffee farms (in Panama).

The pitch was basically $15,000 for 0.5 acre parcel...

Hi, I am nearing completion of a rental property and need to decide whether to use laminate or granite.  The price I was quoted for 47 sq ft of laminate installed starts at $1300 for A level through to $1500 for C lev...