Andrew Hove
DIY roofing experience?
I have a rental that is a 2/1 single pitched roof that is only 780sqf. Pretty much the easiest roof you could ever do. I've done a lot of remodeling but never a roof. Has anyone done a DIY roof? tips? Should I do a 30...
Terry Lao
Listing prices are insane now in Las Vegas vs comps
The listing prices now are insane versus the closed comparable for multi units, specifically 4plexs in Las Vegas. I understand the hype with Realtor.com listing Las Vegas as #1 top 100 cities forecast for 2018. I unde...
Scott Trench
Surprise! Advantages to House-Hacking that I didn't Foresee
I think that my experience as a brand new "House-Hacker" can be beneficial to some other Newbies out there. I wanted to share what I believe are the top three surprise benefits to being a house hacker over starting w...
Josh Lyons
Does a landlord need a pickup truck?
My wife and I are planning to get a second vehicle. We've been able to get by with one to save more money. We're planning to buy our first rental property asap and plan to manage it ourselves, at least to start. I've...
Neal Daniels
Buying (or not) in Los Angeles. Help!
Hi everyone.I'm brand new to this forum and very new to the real estate world. As a self-employed musician, I finally have 2 years of high tax income being shown, and I have some cash to buy now in Los Ange. Also, P...
Bill Coleman
Driving for dollars? Why not Biking for dollars...
So many of us canvass areas by car but I've found that cars tend to move too quickly and you often miss details when you are inside a metal box. Walking takes too much time and you don't cover much ground. But i fi...
Jill Curran
Do you always get a survey?
I'm about to buy a duplex off the MLS, and the owner has forwarded me the survey from when he bought it. Do I really need to get the property re-surveyed? Why? There are no buildings close to boundaries, nothing has b...
Joe Trainor
Stable Future Income Option, Owner Financing For The FULL 30?
Hey All,I wanted to explore an exit strategy some of you have probably debunked, can vouch for or have at least thought of. This exit strategy stems more from a mindset of getting a consistent return over a long perio...
Jerome Foster
Egress Windows for BASEMENTS in ILLINOIS
I am looking for opinion on VALUE ADD for egress window in basement. I have heard that this can INCREASE value of your home substantially, and also INCREASE RENT potential for buy-hold properties. Also, if anyone ...
Allen L.
What are the liabilities of hiring someone without workers comp?
I work with a handyman guy who has general liability insurance but I don't think he has worker's comp. What am I exposing myself to liability wise? He does all sorts of interior and exterior work and inspect homes for...