If you had two million in cash right now, what would you do with it? Would you buy a distressed commercial building; put tenants there and refinance? Would you buy a fully functioning apartment? Would you rehab hou...

Just getting started and wondering how many of you manage your properties yourself versus outsourcing? I’m for sure leaning towards outsourcing as the appeal of getting a call at 3AM for a clogged toilet is near zero....

Hey everyone,I have access to a $25,000 loan at 2.99% interest that I do not have to begin repaying for 18 months and it must be repaid in five years once payments start. I have two friends with the same circumstance....

Hello everyone - I just partnered up with someone who has the same passion for real estate and investing like I do, as I can manage the project, and he can manage the rehab. I'm currently finalizing my business plan f...

I currently am in my mid-twenties and own a 3Br Condo in Northern Virginia and rent out one of the bedrooms for 800 and the mortgage is $1,500.  What should I do with my discretionary cash flow?1. Set up a solo 401k?2...

I enjoyed chronicling my last journey for you all here so I will do the next one as well.  This one is on Cuyahoga Falls, OH just like the last a few blocks away.  This is a 950 sq ft. 3BR/1Ba ranch with a full baseme...

Hi all,If you had an applicant with bad history ( eviction last year, and bad credit) and thinking of giving this person a chance, how would you set the terms? Rent? Special clause? Safety deposit amount? Any special ...

Financing Options for a Remodel
The very first step of a remodel is to decide how much money you’re willing and able to invest in it. A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 10 to 15 percent of your home’s va...

I'm having a little difficulty estimating the ARV on a short sale. I have 2 recently sold comps for the subject property. Here's the breakdown:

Comp 1:
Sold Price:$189,900
DOM:61
Square Footage: 2067
Year Built: 1961...

I just read an article on yahoo finance called "6 things you think add value to your home--but really don't" (posted on the bulletins).

#2 on the list is "overbuilding for the neighborhood." Now, this article is dire...