When doing a home renovation in L.A. County, when is it required to get permits?  We need to have some plumbing & electrical work done, and install new windows.  Does it depend on the scope of the work?  ...a perc...

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I am starting to look at and analyze some deals in hopes to buy in a year or so. Specifically multi-family (3-4 units). During the analysis process, I started to think more about insurance and had s...

I've gotten 3 quotes for a new 3.5 ton HVAC system to replace my old one.  One quote was $7400, one was $6500, and one was $3800.  Clearly $3800 sounds like the best deal, but is this too low to be legit? Thanks!

Does it really matter the age of the property or as long as it's in a good location, up-2-date (ie roof, flooring, kitchen/baths, HVAC) and rentable? This would be for buy-n-hold investments.Up to now I never really t...

Hello all, name is matt and 24 years old and have a Bachelor's in business management. I live in northern nm and I am currently employed through Los Alamos National Labratory as project scheduler/programmer. Me and my...

I'm going to a triplex open house this weekend that I am very interested in. It is also my first short sale. This property is 80 years old, so I want to be especially diligent.

When you are checking out a property, w...

Housing is a sh*t show in Massachusetts. The state has consistently ranked as one of the most expensive places to rent and buy. It’s such a problem that young professionals (particularly ones with family) are leaving ...

Im looking into getting an oil boiler (9-10yrs old) converted to a gas boiler. I have more of the details in this add I ran on CL to get some inquiries. But does anyone have a ballpark idea what this cost. I alr...

Hi guys! My boyfriend is looking to sell his house in a couple of months. He have very outdated wooden windows. Would it be worth the investment to install new windows in the entire house? The estimation we got on the...

I am looking at making an offer on my second investment property.  It is a 1920's built unique 2/1 upstairs, 1/1 downstairs, recently renovated, and in a good neighborhood.  It just got back on the market after the de...