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You want to get started in real estate but not sure where to begin? I brainstormed a list and added summaries to each point. I ranked this list in terms of difficulty which I'm defining as the big 3: Time, capital and...
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I am looking for a real estate lawyer who has knowledge of ADU (accessory dwelling unit) law in California. I'd appreciate recommendations.My question: Is the city of Hawthorne required to allow an existing 450sf JADU...
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My husband and i started buying rentals about 4 yrs ago. At this point we have 15 doors. (single family and duplexs) all cash flowing pretty well from the get go. We have mortgages on all properties and have pretty m...
Hello,I am Joey and new to this community. I recently got the investing craze and will be on a buying spree in the next few months. Problem:I am closing on a 4-plex in a few days (very good condition btw), but one ten...
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Hello, Any private owners on here have personal experience with renovation spend and then qualifying for IHDA tax credits? This is in Cook County, not the city, but it doesn't seem like there is an Illinois specific...
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Hi there ,So I’ll soon be closing on my first deal, it is a vacation /ski rental , numbers are as follows .Sale price: 130,000D.Payment 26,000Renovation 25000Arv :160,000 Annual rental 15,000Now for the part where I’m...
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Is there a general rule of thumb on when to create an LLC?I'm in California and know LLC's are expensive. But is there a cut off when you reach $xxx amount of income from your investment properties is when you should...
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I have a tenant and they have been great for 2 years. Their lease is up on February 29. We decided it would be best to sell the property about 2 weeks ago and notified the tenant we do not plan on extending the lease....
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I purchased a turnkey property last fall and was told they would keep me informed of what was going on with the house. I haven't worked with a property management company before. When your property manager rents your ...