I'm trying to make sure my calculations are as accurate as possible. Currently, I'm running my numbers for my single-family 3BR/2BA as follows:
- 5% of rent for annual repair and maintenance - 5% of rent for CapEx- 6...

I recently ran into a fellow inv DealMachine. I've just started RE investing, and am looking to find deals, but i'm not sure if I should go with DealMachine.. It sounds too good to be true. Please advise. Thanks!

Hello all,    I have performed some basic rule of thumb tests on renting out a property of mine, but before I fully commit I would like to double check with you all.I have a single bed and single bath house, 650sq ft,...

I have been thinking about self-performing a cost segregation study to tap into accelerated depreciation on one of my smaller rental properties. I have seen companies offering the service for a few thousand dollars. H...

If one portfolio manager forecasts a return of 20% on a real estate investment and another one forecasts a return of 15%, which one is the better choice?Answer: It depends on several factors. With hundreds of real es...

I have been in the learning stage of Real Estate Investing for awhile now. In my life I have not been able to pin point what I wanted to do with my life. I have tried many different avenues. At one point I wanted to s...

I'm just starting as a wholesaler. I spoke to a realtor about this and he was interested in partnering with me. Never been clear on laws regarding assignments in NJ so I was planning on doing double close. He told me ...

I was trying to run some numbers through a spreadsheet to see what the effects wereof cashing out a 401k to invest in vs. leaving it in a self-directed IRA/401k.Assumptions:1. Starting value of 300k in 401k2. Lose a t...

I have seen a few auctions on properties that have seemed to be something worth looking into but I am still learning how to locate all liens on a property or the position of those liens.   What do people use to do so,...

Hellllooo BP Nation!One of the interesting side effects of (successfully) owning and self-managing a bunch of your own local rental units is that friends and family may ask you to manage theirs.  Has anyone (who isn't...