In my market, we're seeing a shift from a pre-agreed upon % to provide to a buyer agent to sellers offering buyer agent compensation but leaving it up to the buyer to request how much. 

Pretty easy to get a $6,000 to $10,000+ sewer dig up and replace cost if it's a perfect wide-open area.

Well, you can buy little portable washing machines that hook up to your sink- not unlike those freestanding dishwashers.

When the pandemic hit and landlords across the country feared the worst (cue the “no rent” movement), REI Nation really stepped up.

Understand the neighborhood and understand what makes a house go up in value and what just makes a house livable. 

The last few years have been great for investors/homebuyers who bought pre-con, but looking back to the few years after the 2014/15 boom, this wasn't the case, where many had actually committed to buying a property that wasn't quite worth what they signed up for closer to closing because the appraisal weren't matching the contract price, requiring a cash top-up.

If you’re looking for DIY options, PropStream and DealMachine can give you some lien info, but they may not always be 100% accurate or up-to-date.For Central Ohio, check with the county recorder’s office or clerk of courts for lien and judgment records.

I went from growing up in a hut in Vietnam and spending my early years in Section 8 housing in the U.S. to now owning four cash-flowing properties (8 units) across three states.

Sounds like a good opportunity but I am tied up with my own stuff...Under 100kNeeds: Roof, some plumbing and electric, kitchen cabinets and counters and a vanity He put in a good amount and has a project underway but just wants out. 

Write it up to an education, spend some time sharpening your support team (particularly in the trades) and start thinking about how you can do it again!