Way back in the '80s, I was a Realtor in New Hampshire. Some big (for me) deals enabled me to return to school for a master's degree, which led to a career as a journalist and teacher. My first book, Yankee Come Home ...

So I am under contract buying a new primary residence , and I have a couple rental properties. At one of my properties (a duplex) the tenant didn’t pay January , February, and probably won’t pay March. I live in Orego...

Anyone have a favorite web based remodel estimator tool? ideally one that accounts for geographical location. Is it best to simply reach out to contractors? Looking for very rough numbers. 

Did my monthly drive by on my rentals today , I see one of my always late renters has a ugly RV behind the house (not tagged) , first everything is suppose to be in the driveway not on the lawn . I go and take a cl...

My tenant just informed me he found a bed bug and asked permission to use a fogger. It is the only apartment in an owner-occupied building. Any advice for dealing with bed bugs? I am getting exasperated with these ten...

Hello BP.I am an out of state investor that has been researching the Memphis market for buy and hold opportunities.  I have read many times on the forum about the importance of knowing the individual neighborhoods tha...

In my areas I rarely have problems understanding the comps unless the properties are non conforming. I'm working with a property that is exactly like its neighbors. A little subdivision of low quality constructio...

Hi everyone,I'm trying to understand any risks to a mortgage during a recession and happened historically. This will help me understand how much debt I want to take on as I continue to look for opportunities. Two main...

I’m looking for some guidance. I recently purchased a side by side duplex. One side was vacant and is undergoing a remodel (which I’m doing myself), the other side came with inherited tenants. When I took ownership, I...

Hello,I'm a 34 year old Filipino American Chicago Entrepreneur. I stress this because many Filipinos are risk adverse. Filipino parents: "Go to school, find a good job, work 16 hours a day, retire at 65." I suscribe t...