So I totally get the numbers.  It is a fantastic deal, especially for a beginner.  But beyond the numbers, I'm wondering what it's really like.  What kind of people choose a duplex/triplex/fourplex over an apartment o...

Hi all, I have a tenant who is really great. She just got notice that she's getting laid off from her job in December. She's not sure how the job search will go and might not be able to pay her rent in January. Does a...

I've heard some people manage their own rentals without living near there. My VA does most it for me here in nashville, but the main part I can't crack is the physical items. Who keeps the keys? Who stores the lockbox...

My lease is up March 2020, I’m prepared to purchase but looking for input. I have 2 options: A. Buy a townhome in my current area (Naperville, fairly affluent suburb near Chicago with great schools) or B. Buy a small ...

In a book I was reading, the author made a point to say that calling yourself the "landlord" or "owner" of a rental property in front of a tenant can lead to some rather unfortunate scenarios. Rather, letting the tena...

So say you've been depreciating a property for 10 years.   Year 11 rolls around and you completely replace the roof.  Does that just increase the remaining depreciable balance (basis) for 17.5 years?  Or do you deprec...

Vikram C. posted in another thread about how many politicians -- due to their stature and position -- believe they are above the law.

This comment reminded me of a great (though disturbing) set of...

according to a book that I just read.A number of years ago I went to a big real estate investors convention with 1,500 attendees; there they did a survey and about 1/3 didn't own any real estate, about 1/3 only owned ...

Good evening, everyone.    Last year, I purchased a house for myself with 3 additional rooms to rent.  So far, this has been going very well.  I have two vacancies coming up soon that have me a little worried, but thi...

Purchased a tax lien.Took possession.Made repairs.Received a redemption request.Responded within 10 days with a bill for repairs.Redemptioner received the bill (certified mail signed receipt) on 12/12/17.Lawyer respon...