Recently bought second long term hold property.  Used bank loan, put money down and financed the rest.  When it came to insurance it was very difficult.  We finally got insurance but it was with the stipulation that w...

I was investigating buying a house to rehab. I found a great bargain and was was thinking about going the BRRRR rout but WOW!!! I have to be honest and say that scares the sh&^#@!!#t out of me. I DO see the benefi...

Closed yesterday on flip, started demo this am, was notified at noon that sale was voided due to sellers POA illegally signed closing docs because seller passed last week with no will. Half house is demoed, some small...

Hey all,Another paint question I know. I have to do some painting again and color matching is getting old. I want one color that I will use for the rest of time. I was thinking of light gray because it’s neutral but h...

I am thinking when I buy my first house, I will buy at least a duplex but maybe bigger then that?  Would you do the same if you had no actual real estate experience and you just had knowledge?  Or would you recommend ...

What's everyone's stance on having their renters carry renters liability insurance?

America is currently suffering from a housing shortage. In October of 2016, 2.02 million homes were on sale - a supply of 4.2 months, versus a balanced market supply of 6 to 7 months. The inventory of houses for sale ...

I have yet to purchase an apartment building but I want to know how much cash reserve you need when you first buy the building, and then when you are running it. Let's say the downpayment (20%) is $100k, how much woul...

Tenant died four days ago. When does her estate have to have belongings out? When does her least expire? Can I use her security deposit for June's rent? Massachusetts law?

Hi all, 
I'm planning to get my Real Estate in Massachusetts soon this year and with the National Association of Realtors agreed to dropping the 6% commission rate, is this still a good idea? Is being an agent worth ...