What are some big red flags that stand out to you when searching for out of state property management?

I just discovered this show tonight and watched the first couple episodes. It's a "reality" show from New Zealand and follows multiple property managers as they inspect properties and deal with tenant problems. They h...

Come on Ravens!  :P

I've been contacted twice by a company trying to place a family that lost their home to a fire. They are even offering extra rent since it would be a short lease. When I found out the location of their burned hom...

Hello everyone, I’m looking for insurance for a home watch service I’m starting  in Florida. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. 

When buying an older home from say 1920-1940 are there certain things that should be double/triple checked before moving forward?  I have a number of handy men in my family including myself who can make $5,000 look li...

1. Head over to google maps via your desktop machine

2. Confirm you are using the new version of google maps.

3. Select street view.

4. If your area has time lapse photos available, on the left ha...

It's a comedy show which illustrates how to not run a family owned real estate development company.Almost everyone in the family can't stand each other, and the rest of the time their company is under investigation by...

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Be careful what you say to prospective tenants. Saying the wrong thing can get you in a lot of trouble.

Agent accused of Fair Housing Act violation:
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/mar/12/real-estate-brokerage...