So I know how to add a no smoking clause to a lease however I have learned over the years that if its not in writing, you cant enforce it & my last tenants had firearms and were doing illegal drugs on the premises...

I'm at the point in investment portfolio where excel spreadsheets just don't cut it.   I currently have 26 units and will be acquiring 22 more within the next few months.   I"m sure this topic has been discussed befor...

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even though I really didn't want to, in the end I had to accept a condition of the seller to have adjustable rate on the seller's financing. There is a 4 year balloon, so I just hope that the interest rates won't...

I’m sure everybody here knows what a cap rate is, if you don’t, a cap rate is basically a measure to understand your rate of return based on NOI (net operating income) the property is intended to generate. In general ...

My lease with my new tenants states they need to provide proof of renters insurance within 30 days of moving in. I sent a gentle reminder that this was past due. I received a reply stating that it was buried in the le...

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I currently have a vacancy and can't believe the lack of tenants this time of year!

In the past I've always had the property turn over in spring/summer. 1 or 2 craigslists adds and my email box is full.

T...

Hi guys. Found the forum through google, seems like a place I can learn from.
I've been reading this forum forever, and find myself more confused than when I started. Ugh.
Anyway, I need help on understanding taxes re...

Hi BP Friends,

I would like to setup my investment property under an entity or corporation. I want to protect myself against tenant liability and asset separation protection.

Doe...

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I am a police officer in Miami Florida and I grow weary. I am considering taking an early retirement ( 16 years of service) and rolling over my retirement into a self directed IRA to invest in RE. ...

I am new to real estate investing.  I'm trying to do my homework as much as possible.  I'd be a remote investor.  I'm looking to buy in the "Orlandoish" area since I will retire down there in 10-15 years. I took a st...