So I know the "standard" way to calculate the 70% rule of thumb is to take the ARV x 0.70% and then subtract the rehab costs to come up with your MAO.My question is why wouldn't you take the ARV and subtract the rehab...

San Diego housing price is at and above pre-recession level.  I am wondering whether the timing is not right to enter market for buying and holding (for rent) when positive cash flow seems generally challenging.  It s...

Architects, builders, GCs, investors, and anyone else who knows anything about applying for permits on a late scale renovation I need your help.

OK so the title is a bit misleading since I am well aware, at least I t...

I recently posted about a significant wind storm in October causing damage to one my tenants car (windshield and body) when branches from the tree in my driveway fell onto their SUV. This was a significant wind storm,...

I am doing a kitchen rehab, and plan on using a Luxury Vinyl Plank. This one!Should I run this under the cabinets, or put it in after the cabinets are installed? I tend to think that this should NOT go under the cabin...

I got a bunch of questions about a property I purchased in Chicago through Profit from Rentals (PFR), so I thought I'd put down some of the facts here.  I'll attempt to keep this as a running post, so folks who are cu...

Hi Guys,

Currently in escrow for a tenants occupied duplex in Los Angeles. We already got the tenants to agree to cash for keys to move out. They agreed to accept $2500 each (1 months rent) upon move out Oct 2020. ...

Hi- Living in San Diego, I've decided that I want to pursue a portfolio of rentals out of state.  I'm mainly seeking supplemental cash flow so multi-unit properties seem the most obvious to me, but open to other sugge...

Hi everyone! My husband and I graduated from University in the Spring, we both have full time W-2 jobs, no debt, a 780 credit score, about $25k saved, and live in Salt Lake City, UT. We’d really love to house hack, bu...

Hi all,

I’m interested in purchasing my first property by way of house hacking a multifamily property. I’m pre-qualified for a mortgage. My question is should I pay down debt (student loan, car) before investing or j...