Hello- I am trying to build a proforma for a specific property but am seeing a HUGE variation in what I should be using as expectation for Maintence and Repair costs, Utilities, and reserves. 
Also- CAPEX reserves. 
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Hello, I've been reading a few books about real estate investing and I ran into using your current 401k and turning it into a "Real Estate IRA" to purchase investment property. Has anyone else heard of this? 

New to investing in real estate, and want to buy an investment property. I am recently self employed so I do not have W2 income to show. Have HELOC to use as down payment, great credit, and a good amount in my IRA.  A...

There are a number of forum postings out there on the subject of hiring Property Managers (PM) for rental properties; especially from out of state investors. While most postings are geared towards asking for referrals...

Hi members,I recently met my CFP and he concluded that after all these years of accumulation in 401k it's time to take steps to minimize taxes and reduce/eliminate RMD.  As expected, he recommends Roth conversion and ...

With the exception of community banks and credit unions, most would agree that banks still aren’t lending. “Hogwash!” some of you bankers who are reading this will probably say.

As a follow up to a post I did nearly...

For 6 years, I've kept my thoughts to myself. Part of my still seeking affirmation about my "project", and part of me thinking: "Wow. What the %!#% are you doing...", maybe some things are best left silently unwritten...

I need help and ideas as a new investor and hoping to get good sound advice from a seasoned and trusted investor, preferably someone familiar with the South Florida market or general advice. My Mother is looking to me...

Hello,In a few years I want to build a triplex and live in one of the units for a few years. It would be my very first home. In my town there's no triplex units for sale and the people who own them won't be selling th...

I'm wanting to invest in real estate more, but I am short on cash/liquid assets. I currently have a rental property in the San Fernando Valley that's valued at approximately 310k (maybe a bit more) with about 210k loa...