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I have just purchased my first home in the Northern Virginia area and plan to house hack the property with two other roommates for the next two years. It is a three bedroom townhouse in an appreci...

Hi Everyone,I am hoping that there is someone with experience who can help me out. I currently have one rental property (in the middle of buying my second right now), and have some questions about bookkeeping. My ques...

My neighbor has a 100 year old avocado tree and about 50% of it hangs over my property. We love this tree. It adds beautiful curb appeal to our house, shades our living room windows (we are in a hot climate), and a...

Few weeks ago, I went driving for dollar in this mid-low class neighborhood in Los Angeles.  I came across an abandon rental property, which has 5 units on them.  I've done my research and found out the following:1. T...

I just bought a new primary house and having a hard time deciding on what to do with my old house. Old has could bring enough to almost pay off new house if I sold it. Pretty sure I could rent it for $2750 and mortgag...

I am looking to close a 4 unit property very soon with a close family friend. We know the risks in getting involved with family/friends but we don't care right now. That said, we want to be smart and get everything do...

I have a property in which the local town needs 1,300 square feet of land to widen the road.  In concept I'm okay with it, but the project doesn't provide any real value to my property either.  In addition to this per...

I have been trying to educate myself on the advantages of a Self-directed IRA vs Roth IRA.  My curiosity was peaked when I listened to a Podcast recently about a gentlemen that purchases "investment properties" with h...

I just had the privilege of going through my first tax audit and fortunately came out with a no change. However, I wanted to take a second to remind any investors who are still gainfully employed, and self manage thei...

Hello - because of the inconstancy's of the Stock Market, I'm worried I won't have enough money to retire any time soon.  I'm 60 years old and I'm self employed.  When discussing the REI route wth my CPA, she mentione...