All, I got below quote from a contractor and it is much higher than expected. Would anyone be able to say, which components are overpriced?  This is for a rehab outside of Columbus, OH. Any help is appreciated. Irina

It has been a while since I have seen any tenant/property management horror stories in the forums.  It is important we share these experiences as investors even if we might be embarrassed about the circumstances.  You...

I’m a 28 y/o female who just finished a owner occupied renovation using an FHA 203k renovation loan. I put 3.5% down, purchased the property at $110,000 and put another $110,000 into it. I’m estimating because of the ...

I'm under contract to purchase some smaller multi's in rapidly changing neighborhoods.   Next door to these properties on 1 side can be a 700k new build, and next door on the other side could be a boarding house.  Occ...

it is well known that investing in real estate is ran by men. There are few women in the industry.  What are some tips for women that want to start investing? 

Everyone in the REI community always seem to have extremely high standards for the tenants they choose - good credit, no criminal history, on time rent, absolutely 0 evictions, etc. I've never met someone that didn't ...

Hello BP!I'm new to landlording and looking for some advice.  I have a good tenant that wants her boyfriend to move in.  The good:His credit report shows zero missed paymentsHis girlfriend's father is our handyman and...

So I have gathered from a previous post to go and seek out investors at REIA meetings to find a mentor. But what incentive do investors have to become a mentor for someone? I am asking because I would like to be in...

Hi all - I typically buy and renovate in Cambridge and Somerville where rents are sky high but so are purchase prices. As such, I try to create value by renovating the kitchens and baths as well as re working the inte...

I have a unit in a duplex (in Texas) that's occupied by long term tenants that were there when I purchased the property.  They are an elderly couple and the husband is handicapped.  He can walk with a walker, but it's...