So far on doors 1-5 its been mostly cosmetic rehabs (paint, light fixtures, appliances, sinks, counters, cabinets, flooring) without significant structural changes. Decided to do a single family to triplex conversion ...

My wife and I are planning to get a second vehicle. We've been able to get by with one to save more money. We're planning to buy our first rental property asap and plan to manage it ourselves, at least to start.  I've...

I'm a new landlord and not quite sure what to do in this situation, so any advice is greatly appreciated. My tenant asked me today if I would replace the oven (gas stovetop) because it has a lot of tiny grease stains ...

This thread's for all my fellow New England investors looking for answers amidst this year's downturn. How things are going with your short term rental bookings? While everyone wants to bat a thousand every swing most...

Hey guys,we have been noticing that Duplexes are being priced to perfection in the Spokane market! Here is the situation:  We have a contract for a duplex right now in Spokane Valley that was built in 2008 and needs s...

Does anyone know what the "Arizona" law is for an abandoned vehicle in a rental unit. Is it treated like any other personal item left? Do I need to turn it over to the police? Can I apply for a title for it?My rental ...

A whopping 33% of the U.S. population lives in a rented apartment, and these apartments are power guzzlers. We can reduce their power bill by 2/3 with Green Retrofits and solar panels.

First, We Reduce th...

Folks, I need some suggestion/advice/thoughts on what to do with a kitchenette hook up in a split level single family property that I am about to close on for buy & hold. The upper level has a full kitchen and the...

Hi All,I was hoping to hear which renovations on multi-family properties help command the highest rents. As with all real estate, I understand each market is different but wanted to see if there's a universal concept ...

When buying your first property, especially multi-family, you're bound to frequently come across occupied units and often while the tenants are home.  It's a fact of life in a multi-family property search, and while i...