How can an 19 year old with no credit purchase a single family home and estimate the rehab cost of the property?

Often when I'm talking with sellers and I ask to go look at the property, I get the "Well I don't want to bug the tenants or let them know I'm thinking of selling" objection. 
What are some ways to work around this o...

I'm still looking for my first property. I've seen several two-family and four-family properties with shotgun 1br. What is everyone's thoughts on the shotgun style? Are they harder to rent out (higher vacancy). Is t...

I recently walked through a SFH that I am considering buying as a college student rental property, and I noticed that there is a radon mitigation system installed. This is not a common feature in this area, since r...

It is crazy how much work goes into planning an event of this size! The Wisconsin REI-CON is back in full format (after Covid) just outside of Milwaukee on October 27th. We expect 500+ investors and 50+ local exhibito...

I’m approaching the debt to income ratio where traditional lenders are hesitant to finance investment properties for me. My goal this year is to purchase a small multi family 3-6 units. Any advice on how to get creati...

Is a conventional loan a good way to start fixing & flipping properties for a first time investor ?? 

Anyone have a great form for tenant/landlord review * signature at the final walkthrough of a tenant ending their lease?   I've seen several, just want something solid for my investor clients.  

Investment Info:

Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in San Jose.

Purchase price: $1,272,000

Cash invested: $250,000

Contributors:
Robert Musallam

100% Seller fina...

When investing, are the earnest money losses for deals rejected and other fees (commitment fees, accountants fees, legal fees) deductible on your taxes?

Let me know your experience and if you can post the reg(s) or I...