Hello everyone, I have been living In my fathers second home (2 bed 1bath) and he offered to sell it to me. His offer is $28k down and $1000 a month for 72 months. ($100k total)I am looking to invest in rental propert...

I've learned a lot in the past couple weeks here (just learned what yellow letters are yesterday), and I just went to staples and bought some yellow note pads, envelopes, and red pens.

I'm about to purchase...

so this might be a dumb question. But I'm looking to buy a duplex and I'm going to try and get an investment loan opposed to getting a 3.5% fha loam and owner occupying... but I was just wondering if the tax benefits ...

Hello everyone, I am in the market for a new CPA to help me with setting up business structure and prepare for my tax return next year. I have talk to a couple of different companies but all of them left me feeling ov...

Hi everyone!  My name is Matt.  I discovered this site about a month ago when doing some research.  I've been lurking around and reading discussions for awhile and really enjoying all the information I've been getting...

I just finished reading one of the most incredible and shocking articles for the real estate investing industry. It is about a "professional tenant" (read: dirtbag) who may just be the worst there is.

If you are a c...

Hi there, My name is Adam Simons. I'm 26 years old, hyper-motivated, and extremely curious about joining the world of real estate and real estate development. I am a quick learner, politically savvy, and above all, a ...

My friend "Barry" lives in a 3 bed, 1.5 bath in a very nice town in New Jersey.  He rents for approx $3,000 a month, which is low for the town, but not for the property itself.  The two homes to his right, one is on t...

I purchased my home new in 2009 and have plans on turning into a rental at some point. I still enjoy living in it but I’m tired of some of the features and colors throughout the home. I already repainted pretty much t...

I've been talking with an elderly homeownder who is house rich, but cash poor, and has fairly low income. He wants to stay in the home, but needs more cash for living expenses. He has good credit. What can he do to...