Hello, I've been practicing with numbers on the rental analyzer and need help with a closer number to use for insurance on a duplex, tri or quad. Sq ft has been between 3400 to 5000. Areas is Park Ridge, Des Plaines, ...

We just received a bill of $800 for sewage and water... It's usually just $200 or less. I called the city and they said the meter is fine. I had a plumber come take a look at it and he said nothing is leaking. The cit...

NFIP 2.0 - What’s Changing with National Flood Insurance and Why You Should Care.
It’s been a long time coming, but reform to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is on the way.
Risk Rating 2.0 (that’s how w...

I'm negotiating on a particular property that doesn't have a lot in the way of comps...so I'm trying to price it based on income. 2.5 acres along a major road in West Houston/Katy area.  3 components on property bring...

I recently had a sewer line repair that was an emergency, our main line basically disconnected from the city line - full blockage. Fortunately, it was flagged at closing so we already had credits at closing that helpe...

I've seen a lot of advertising by gurus and others that encourage people to BUY existing businesses - it could be a real estate business, a merchant wholesaler business, and/or retail.Their argument is that starting a...

Just for interest's sake, I thought I'd share a story from Africa. A friend of mine owns a piece of land near a major city in Malawi. As she works in South Africa and seldom goes home, she has not yet developed it. La...

Hello everyone!Recently purchased a 3 flat w/ illegal basement unit in the Chicago - Avondale area.  The first floor and basement tenants recently moved out and now we're trying to get some better estimates on what it...

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Tampa. FL.   I currently have an extra parking area on my duplex that I rent out on a M2M basis for those needing parking.  Its just a fenced in sandy/weedy area.  Right now is vacant and looking rough.  

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Hello construction people,My brother and his coworker are looking to ditch their fencing jobs and become an independent company. They're looking to start out fencing but could get into excavating and other jobs needed...