Does anyone know how best to transfer real estate to your heirs? DO you create a trust or something?

Hey investors!I'm a total newbie, so bare with me here. But I've read a few books this past year on various real estate investment strategies. I've been analyzing deals all over the country for the past month or so.I'...

Hey Folks,April 15th is right around the corner and I constantly see the same tax questions pop up in the forums. Hopefully this thread can help serve as a running list of real estate tax questions and answers. Ideall...

Hi,I recently went to a real estate meetup where a gentleman came in and gave a 90-minute presentation on why we should protect our properties with a land trust. Essentially he advised that each property should have i...

So in the next few months I plan to buy my first duplex! I plan to house hack; rent out one side and live In the other. While running the numbers a thought crossed my mind about my girlfriend paying rent. Here’s the t...

Hi, Chicago-area investors,As I move closer to buying my first multifamily, one thing I haven't been able to learn much about is property taxes. Specifically, how are they adjusted after a sale on the open market? My ...

Trying to see if it can be invested into it..

A handful of items I'm curious about on this house purchase that I'm adding to my portfolio at a 50-80K discount:-The house has a septic system. Should I get a septic inspection as part of the purchase? First time dea...

So I've compiled a list of properties in my target area after driving around for hours and hours and I've checked each for equity. Now I can't decide if I should send a letter/postcard or give them a call. And if I gi...