So today I got a lesson in how realtors work in Texas, or at least in the Austin market. I was more than a little surprised at how they do things and I'm trying to figure out if it's because of some silly regulation, ...

I just purchased a duplex 2 weeks ago where the rents were almost half of market rent.  I decided not to do what everyone else in Portland is doing when they acquire a property--namely kick out all the tenants, rehab,...

Recently I was asked to teach a webinar on fixing and flipping houses. It’s a popular topic these days, with TV shows, books, blogs, and everything else giving their input, so I jumped at the opportunity. I figured I ...

Hi everybody,  I'm not sure if this has been talked about much...   I looked through the forums and didn't find much...  so sorry if it's a repeat question.Currently I pay for all utilities in the bungalow I rent out....

I just went under contract on 3 all brick duplexes that have window unit heating and cooling.  local PMs are telling me thats going to limit my rental cap.  they said 50$ a month more for non window unit.   these are ...

Hi, all.Looking at rehabbing a spare bedroom I have in my primary. It currently does not have any heat/air going to it and I wouldn't be able to simply tie a pipe from my central system to it (I have a floor vent syst...

I just wanted others' opinions on this matter.  I have a tenant who installed a window unit in the master bedroom.  It's clearly not allowed per the lease but I'm not sure if it's worth approaching them over and poten...

Hi All! I am a commercial general contractor in the Southern New Jersey Region. We primarily construct commercial, medical, and industrial buildings with a strong history in pre-engineered metal buildings. My goal is ...

Need suggestions on how to keep my pipes from freezing. Yes, I have hose covers. But house does not have central heat. It has wall natural gas heaters. I feel it is a safety hazard to leave them on for a week at a tim...

I have a rental property on Martha's Vineyard and I've been getting estimates for replacing windows and sliding glass doors. The property has one section that was built in 1921, though I don't believe the windows are ...