I am buying an old house built in 1953 that has problems. The house is slightly settling in the back and the plumbing is "iffy". It's basically a lemon and if I get an inspection performed, it will not pass. That bein...

Hello!I have a rough idea of what I want to do, but no experience or expertise. I live in a LCOL area (Arkansas) in a small town rapidly developing into a desirable suburb. I am currently in a great living situation s...

Hi, Re-reading "The Book on Rental Property Investments" - Branden Turner , I hit on the section about potentially using Condo's as rental properties. I have always shied away from this due to the board rules and the ...

I know this website is mostly about real estate investing but I am struggling as a new real estate agent. I got my real estate license almost a year ago struggled almost 8 months without making a sale and ended up tak...

Needing a second pair of eyes on this deal analysis!I am in the market for my first deal and will be occupying one unit for a year or two to start. My goal is to buy and hold, and to cash flow even just a modest amoun...

I’ve been pondering whether or not to hold onto a condo that I’ve had since 2008. It was my first home which I converted to a rental in 2010. It cash flows ~$450/mo. when it’s not vacant. But that’s the issue I’ve run...

I am looking to getting my first House Hack soon and I see everyone saying how important screening tenants is. 
What sources or websites do you use to screen your applicants for criminal history and credit history? 

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Bridgewater.

Purchase price: $460,000

Cash invested: $23,000

Duplex in Bridgewater, MA (Short distance to BSU and commuter...

I'm somewhat of a newer to REI, I have done a couple deals but currently have zero doors.  I want to purchase buy & hold multi-family units in the US. The problem right now is I'm stationed overseas and might be f...

I bought my first rental in in a lump sum payment and have no mortgage. Am I able to write off the purchase price in anyway or did I mess that up by just paying in full?