Instead, I own other income-producing assets, which consist of publicly-traded securities, high-yield saving accounts, and crowdfund real estate.

I believe that they get their data from both public records and title information.

I know in our market the public can't see it is under contract until all contingencies are lifted.

Again, this is not being able to see the inside, which could change it by 100K or more up or down.You find out why they are vacant by asking the seller.Property square footage is public record in the county assessor office and website.

While it may make sense to wait until all the work is done to show it to the public you can always market to your network.

That's a health hazard.

Attorney volunteers from the North Carolina Bar Association will take calls from members of the public with law-related questions.

HI all,I have tenants living with an older mother  (in her 60s) that has health conditions.her daughter living with her, let me know today that she went to a doctor, and he said due to her health getting worse she should move to somewhere with less stairs, and she's moving as of December.how would you go about it?

Craigslist, call property management companies in the area, use public records or listsource to find landlords and send them direct mail

As for the tools/equipment read the IRS publication on business expenses, it should tell you how to handle the cost of tools and give you a primer before talking to an accountant.