I'll keep this short and sweet. I am basing my numbers as if I were renting out both sides. I am rounding my mortgage costs up for easy calculation and my owner expenses (percentages) are pretty conservative Purchase ...

I'm new here,  I'm in Tampa, I've been reading BP Forum posts for a few months now. I've found that there is a treasure trove of information here. I find that most questions I want to ask have already been asked and a...

The calculation for CAP rate is clearly defined so everyone should be calculating it the same way.  There are obvious benefits to having a uniform calculation.  On the other hand, Cash on Cash Return seems to be calcu...

I am a computer engineer, currently working a full time job in the field.I am easy adaptable, responsible, self motivated, patient, flexible, dedicated, I believe in proper planning and management .I have the spi...

I read that for any contractors who did work exceeding $600, the investors need to send them 1099. I just bought my first rental end of last year and are still rehabbing it, hasn't rented it out yet. I don't have a LL...

Today's a good day! We just closed on our 8th rental houses. 8 houses in 4.5 years at 28 and 30 with only one steady paycheck, one unpredictable paycheck (my paycheck varies depending on the job availabilities at our ...

Hey everyone. I'm about to close a deal and assign it to a buyer. The spread is very large and I heard in Washington state it's illegal to double close. Is that true? Please write me back because this deal needs to cl...

For 20 years I've worked in the IT industry creating Web, mobile app, and software technologies with a heavy focus on helping real estate agents have mobile, responsive websites to list their properties. I'd like to t...

I'm not sure what my options are... I just bought a $171K SFH, rental-A, using 75% mortgage and 25% cash down. I spent $18k fixing up rental-A, rented it, and am getting good cash flow.  I'd like to pay myself back th...

Hi, I am a newbie investor looking for my first investment. how is the rental market in west George town, liberty hill area. A quick search on zillow shows a lot of properties available for rent around $2100. My conce...