I am thinking about buying a townhouse or condo to live in for a couple years and then rent out later. I'm wondering how HOA fees come into play when calculating investment returns and/or cap rate. Should I just think...

I am a longtime reader of the BP forums and love the wealth of knowledge and experience that everyone has on here. This isn't rental property related but it is real estate related, and I am hoping the community can he...

I recently purchased a duplex in Columbus, Ohio, and wanted some advice on the floor plan of this full rehab. Originally the home was a 3-1 with a full bath on the first floor, but the investor I purchased the duplex...

Hi guys, I've discovered REI in the last six months and been reading voraciously while I get into a position to get into the deep end of this stuff.

But I have a couple problems/questions:

1. My family h...

Hi all,There is a seller wanting to sell his house because he's retiring. He paid 90k, still owe 75k and willing to sell at 80k with assuming his current loan.This is my first time doing this, after hearing the podcas...

So, in my quest to find PML, I was thinking about, initially, SDIRAs. It was during the time of doing research, that I came across solo 401k s, initially here on BP.

What I plan to do, is put on workshops in ...

For those of you who bid on HUD properties, i was wondering how do you know if it is a deal that is good enough to bid on? i assume you cannot enter these properties to access the damages/repairs, and even if you c...

Hello Everyone,

I have an opportunity to learn from a mentor and he's made the following offer to me. He suggested we form a partnership where 25% of profits are put into a general business fund and the othe...

Hi, everyone!First post alert!I am looking to do my first two deals simultaneously (one 4-plex, one duplex, same town) and would like some advice on a few items. Ultimately, I will be talking with a CPA to discuss str...

Hello all!  I'm a 26 year old Vet, current college student, and brand new to the forum, and have been looking into starting my real estate portfolio for about two years now.  I'm looking for a multifamily property (no...