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Hey BP, I am currently considering a potential tenant with a poor credit score in Philadelphia. He was upfront with me about it when first viewing the property, and explained he does not currently have a credit card s...
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Im in the process of getting a duplex under contract. The home owner and I agreed on a price of 25,000. But he says he wants his money in 3 separate checks (9k, 9k, 7k). He says he wants it this way, so he's not audit...
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This post serves as a detailed reference point—a compendium of real estate knowledge that delves into the fundamental aspects of this dynamic field.
1031 Exchange: A tax-deferred exchange allowing the sale of one pro...
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So I have 190 K to purchase a rental property. I need to find a place in the US that can give me at least $2000 in rent so that I can pay for the loan. Any suggestions?
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I'm updating a 1950s 2/1 900SF home in South Carolina. The electrician suggests upgrading to a 200 electrical service entry with through the roof mast and relocate existing circuits into a single EXTERIOR 40-space 200...
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Hi!I live in Maryland and have family that may be installing a sump pump/interior drain system in their unfinished cinder block foundation basement. The house was built in 1968. I know nothing about this trade of co...
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I have a SFR that I just put on the rental market after two years of remodeling. The place is brand new from the studs in. I have had a myriad of unqualified people inquire. I did get a request from a person who is...
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"So, how many properties do you own?"
I get this question almost every time I tell someone that I'm a real estate investor. Tenants and applicants ask the same question also. I generally respond with a smile and s...
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I purchased a duplex in June in the South Jersey area to house hack with the expectation that the roof would need to be fully replaced, including decking. I also have a dead chimney that I want to be brought below the...