I've heard it is preferable to have separate contracts with each building professional (architect, engineer, contractor), but why?I received a contractor proposal including both the contractor fees and the engineering...

My parents and I have acquired a piece of land in a good neighborhood AND inside a small gated community of eight parcels. Four single homes have already been built for $90k each and are selling for $180k. We have the...

I’m currently reviewing a fully occupied mixed-use commercial building with 8 SRO (Single Room Occupancy) units but have never dealt with this type of property before. The rents are collected weekly instead of monthly...

I have a flip under contract and about to close. While finalizing my extensive rehab plan (removing walls for an open concept, expanding a shower in the master bath) my contractor mentions we need to have an architect...

All the emphasis and effort on renovations and inspections is ultimately an attempt to control the controllables enough to create a desirable home for a future resident. Once a home is “rent ready,” it signals the bat...

I have a tenant that broke a lease and says that Military personnel ( I believe he is in the reserves - not active duty) can break leases with no recourse if they move due to military obligations. Does anyone have any...

I own a 4 bed 1.5 bath single family home in central wi and plan on buying a new home and renting out my current home. It has a 2 car attached garage and is probably

I'm considering buying a property in Southern Maine that is about 5,000 sq ft too small to legally subdivide per the town's zoning rules. I was told about the LD 2003 program which allows property owners to build a se...

We're removing a few walls on a project of ours. Two non-bearing and one bearing. Is it recommended to add shear walls for lateral purpose? See floorplan below. The bearing wall we are removing is the wall between the...

Getting repairs done right the first time and at the right price can mean the difference between making significant returns or, perhaps, none at all. That’s why successful real estate investment professionals have a t...