I am closing on a duplex in Old Brooklyn on the 17th and it has a huge attic I am thinking about turning into an efficiency unit.  Question is do I need to do anything with the city since the property is already a mul...

Hello!  I've lived in the OC area for the last 6 years and have been writing residential mortgages for the past 5.  I've been very successful in the call center/inside sales environment and at this point in time I'm t...

A significant amount of detail work has occurred and I have elected not to post it here.  Lets try and get this project moving a littlepost 17 - roofing After a few extra days of snow and harsh cold, the roofers were ...

With drywall complete, and the heat on, we can get some real work done on the inside.  This is big project milestone post 29 - drywall completeThe crew has been hard at work hanging the board, taping begins tomorrow. ...

I’m struggling to write this because I have so much to say it is difficult not to write an entire novel. So here is my attempt to be brief. JJanuary to August 2014 Yes, it took me that long to purchase my first proper...

I've seen a lot of posts about people eager to start an RAL and wanted to share some of the costly lessons I have learned and hopefully you can realize it before embarking on these projects. I've noticed the usual pos...

Does anyone have a particular recommendation for cards for landlords / rental business? I'm assuming most people split out from their personal account so I'm curious what people recommend!

Hello, looking for insights on a proposal received from a commercial mortgage broker. The loan is for a multi-family apartment building. The proposal I received has the following facts:Total fee is between 2.1% and 2....

I am partnering with 4 individuals to develop a mixed use building. This a 4 story historic building. It has been sitting vacant for many years, so this will definitely be a large undertaking.24,000 sqft totalCreate 1...

My partner and I recently completed our first rehab in South Philly (woohoo!) It's been on the market since mid-July, and it's priced in the range of nearby comps, though perhaps on the slightly higher side.We've had ...