Hey everyone.    I am looking at a multi-family in Connecticut and the top floor unit has a furnace (forced air gas) that is located in the kitchen and right near where the stove is supposed to be located.   Based on ...

I know I know in some areas a dishwasher is a must while others it is not a must. In places where a dishwasher in a rental is npt standard, hardly any landlord have them. I've seen properties where the landlords simpl...

Hello, I am 18 years old and getting into real estate investing. I have a few questions that I hope someone helpful can answer for me. Since I haven't made a deal yet I am trying to get myself as well prepared for whe...

Hi, my name is Jason. (small introduction) I'm sort of a noob, 25 yrs old. Haven't worked on anything on my own as of yet. But i have done enough research right here on BP to know exactly what's involved on a fix &amp...

I am new to this rental game.  I built a duplex and have been renting it out for 6 months and am now looking at buying a 4 plex to live in 1 and rent the other 3 apartments.  What do i need to ask for from owner and w...

I bought a decent townhome in Louisville, CO in January first week. It is a 3 bedroom townhome in a great neighbourhood. I put it in market after a few minor repairs. After the first week of low interest, I reduced th...

Howdy, ya'll.I'm 39 years old and retired from my first career (engineering).  I currently live on my passive investments, which primarily consists of dividend paying stocks, private equity, and REIT's.  My family liv...

Hi all,Noobie in Arkansas here. I'm thinking about RE investing in a couple of different domains, still kind of feeling out the market here and in a few other places I'm familiar with. Very excited, going to look at a...

Okay, so my business partner is stuck on a subject, and I need some help explaining it.  Looking at a property at 100K that needs 30K worth of repairs for an ARV of 150K.  We plan on renting it out for around $1,350/m...

What is the difference?I evaluate properties for what they could potentially sell for all the time. Its part of my job. What do appraisers do that is any different?