This post was prompted by a discussion of a specific STR-related tax strategy on another thread. But the concepts apply across a wide range of topics, so I'm posting my TED talk separately.
1. The annual nature of ta...

Real estate investing has started to pique my interest lately, and it seems like it could be a very appealing "career" if you invest wisely. Being a 9-5 slave my whole life isn't appealing to me, which makes real esta...

I was recently granted a permit for work that was done prior to my purchasing the building. However, the permit needs the signature of the new construction inspector. The plans required for the permit include things t...

Has anyone gone through Michael Blank's Multifamily investing course? Does anyone have any feedback on the quality of material and the level of preparedness you get afterwards?I've been reading the multifamily blogs, ...

I have an offer pending on a retail condo in chicago with about a 10-12 cap rate. Its in a good area of the city (lincoln park/lakeview) with decent traffic. I'm not understanding pricing here.  I know people are con...

Hey everyone, just curious if anyone has run into this before,Currently have a property under contract in Broward County, Florida, and once the 4 point was sent to the insurance company they said they do not have anyo...

Is there a recommended book out there that does a good deep dive into proper due diligence and other important items like determining reserves?  I've closed on a 4-unit before and I just got under contract for a 5 uni...

Hello Everyone!My name is Te'Erinn Chenvert and I am currently an accounting student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and I’ll be graduating the Spring of 2019. Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve grown an in...

I'm looking at some Multifamily homes in Lowell Mass.  I should be able to get traditional financing.  The prices are in a range where I can afford a 20% down payment.   Boston is too expensive.  Anybody have experien...

I’m new here and I’m from New Jersey looking to get into the real estate market and hopefully set up a nice portfolio for me and my family to live a little more relaxed life . If anyone can help to get me started I w...