A few questions...........To what extend does depreciation really affect a person's taxes/capital gains on a property when it is sold?Does it benefit or harm a person to claim LITTLE TO NO depreciation each year on a ...

Hi all, just started listening to the podcasts & decided to join the site today. Looks like there's a ton of great information here. My name is Steven Darrow and I'm a relative newbie to real estate investing -...

Howdy all just looking for some insight from other brokers, lenders and investors in the area and beyond..I've posted regarding the state of the Oregon & southern California Coastal market, and as expected we've s...

Hey guys - is Listsource (Corelogic) the best way to get leads, or are there other ways to obtain lists that are (1) better or (2) cheaper? thanks!

I have a long story to tell you guys.  I was the person that purchase a baltimore city duplex from FNMA, that had my copper pipes cut a day before closing back in August.  I will document my journey in a few weeks.  I...

I've been in the Property Management industry for around 10 years and it always baffles me when landlords choose to manage their own units. I'm curious to hear reasons why you WOULD want to manage your own units.  Bel...

So I took a look at an old Mobile home that I had been talking with a seller about, but before I went out there I called the office and spoke with the park manager to see what their criteria was (thanks Cole). The man...

Years ago, I was at a CPA conference, and the lecturer finished 30 minutes early. Unheard of, I know, but it did happen. He asked us what we wanted to learn in the remaining 30 minutes. And 300 CPAs in the room almost...

Hi everyone hope all is well.  I just tried to list a property on Zillow and it is no longer free.   What are some alternatives to Zillow that are free of charge?craigslist.Thanks!

I'm trying to understand how tax sales work in Texas to see if it's something I want to pursue further. I'll appreciate corrections or confirmations on the things I think I know and answers to the things I don't.I und...