Hi,I just had a HVAC guy come out and give me an estimate on 2 central air units for a 2 flat. The top floor gets pretty hot in the summer, flat roof. First floor is obviously much cooler. The quote they gave me has a...

I don't consider myself an adventurer. Definitly not when it comes to money, but I came across this apartment building that fired my imagination.
No, I'm not in the position to buy it,not to mention what it may cost ...

Hello Everyone,I am from the Waco, Texas area but I am currently serving a tour of duty overseas in the US Air Force. My wife and I just recently decided we wanted to get into real estate and so we have started to edu...

I'm calculating costs on a potential deal and got a loan estimate from a conventional lender.  It seems the buying costs are way excessive to me.  What do you think?loan amount: 80000Origination charges:3pct points: 2...

Can someone please explain the cap rate and how to calculate it according to my offering of a property.  I just purchased my first investment thanks to everyone on here and it went very very well.  I think I got lucky...

I previously posted a different deal. This is a lower priced one. Below is a snapshot.

[b]Ratio Information
Loan to Value 80%
Cashflow / Initial Investment 8%
Cashflow / Assets 2%
CAP Rate 6%

TOTAL OPE...

As you guys may know, a major construction project is underway in Atlanta - the building of the future Atlanta Falcons stadium. The preliminary work (or "pre-construction") that is required for this project has al...

What other accounting programs can I use instead of QB online?

Hi all - my folks are in their  middle 60's and have lived in KC metro (Blue Springs, MO) for around 8 or so years - they are wanting to relocate back to where myself & sister live to be with family/spend time wit...

Hello guys,After lurking around the forum for a while, I finally signed up. This is my first post!So many knowledgeable and helpful people post here. I've learned a lot just by reading (and reading, and reading...)I w...