My rental house is located in Santa Clarita CA, where the big forest fire "Sand Fire" just went crazy last week. My property was close to the burn area, but no damage. The area was under mandatory evacuation for 3 day...

Hi, I am looking for some advice on how to estimate rehab costs on an auction property. I will not be able to access the property before the auction. Is there a way to find out if it is occupied? Do you use a price pe...

Don't over-improve rental property. To keep your cash flow at optimal levels, don't spend too much on upgrades for a rental property that will likely need maintenance and repairs during turnovers anyway.

Sorry that was Townhouses, yes or no?  Darn autocorrect. I'm still in the education stage of my real estate investing life. Aren't townhouses the same as single family houses?  In that if the tenets move out you are s...

Had this question in mind and kinda cliché but still wanted to get a clear idea.Consider someone is looking to  buy a house in Ontario, Canada. Lets say that person finds a deal.Now, the question is who pays for the s...

I traditionally only buy SFR homes that have at least 3 beds and 2 baths. With the housing market continuing to tighten, I'm wondering if I should open my parameters a bit. I usually stay away from a 2 bed, 1-2 bath h...

I'm working through my tax stuff currently.  I have 2 listings on Airbnb.  When adding up the host fees I've paid, it looks like one of them is at 3% and the other is being charged 5%.  From what I've been able to fin...

I've often wondered exactly how an appraiser comes up with the adjustment values that are used when comparing properties. For example how much credit or deduction is used for a 1/2 bath, more or less square footage, ...

Hi. I am starting renovations of a 4-unit which I own in Yonkers, NY in May. I am thinking of using one room in the basement as a laundry room, with one washer and one drier. I was told by Hercules (www.hercnet.com) I...

I have 1 year old LVP in my rental in Florida. But guests (and myself when we recently stayed there) have noticed their feet get black from dirt. Anyone know a good way to get these clean? My guest paying a decent amo...