Hi BP, My wife and I own a townhome rental property. Recently our water heater went out (it was 25 years old) and it looks like it may be about $1100 or so to replace. This got me thinking about using a home warranty ...

Hi.  I am new to BP (former FatWallet member though!).  I have been investing in RE for ~10 years and hold 5 properties.  They have not been time-intensive, but I'm always interested in smart financial options.  The G...

Ok, now that I have a number of trustees to research, I'd like to here from or talk with someone who has an SD-IRA. The prevailing wisdom has often been, "don't touch your retirement money to invest in real estate."As...

…and so the fun begins. :-/I just had a formal inspection done today on what’s supposed to be my first rehab, a Fannie Mae REO.Lo & behold, the inspector found evidence of a buried oil tank underneath the deck (th...

With property prices rising in the recent years, it seems like most turnkey companies cannot provide worthwhile returns. Most of the available properties I have seen recently quote an 8% cash on cash return, but after...

I am located in Ventura County and am currently pending joining the Subto mentorship program. Would love to talk to some members before I get started or hear any other feedback anyone has to offer! 

Looking to hear others' experience and insights -  -How to quickly diligence outstanding liabilities (e.g. mortgages) that would not be wiped out by the sale?  -Minimum red flag diligence to determine a max bid and co...

In August of 2013 I bought a duplex and did the whole "owner occupied" bit. So far it has worked out great and I will be moving out shortly. With that being said I decided I should probably evaluate my insurance needs...

I’m trying to find a way to manage properties remotely without using a property management company. Is there any tech out there that helps with this?

I have several single family rentals in the Kansas City area.  Looking for a new PM that prioritizes communication and diligent maintenance work.  My current PM struggles heavily in these areas and it's cost me far to...