All:I have ~30 properties/50 units and seem to have to replace shingles on 2-3 roofs every year, not to mention the new roofs I have to put on properties that I acquire.  This usually adds up to 15-35k every year.  I ...

I have a .75 acre lot i am interested in purchasing which the front .25 acre was just taken via eminent domain due to the widening of a two lane highway to 4 lanes, whIch Is a good thIng since the lot wIll remaIn as ...

So with all this talk about cap ex I was wondering what you thought about using wear resistant materials in rehabs. my business model is to by extremely distressed and do full rehabs. I will list some and rent the oth...

Hi Everyone,I am renovating a property (my first one!) which is within 10 feet of the neighboring building. I have to replace an egress staircase from the second floor which was originally made from pressure treated w...

In the inspection report I received on a home in in the process of buying for a rental it states that the outlets are not grounded. Is this a diy project or will I need a professional and if so how much would that cos...

Hi,I've been involved many years as a residential builder and investor, but I've been learning as much as possible for some time on the commercial side of the business. I'm currently studying the numbers on a flat, re...

I'm renovating a 1970s 1600 sq foot rambler that needs all new duct work in crawl space and a 3 ton package unit.  Quotes were $12,000, $8,500 and $5,300.  I know and trust the companies on the first two quotes.  The ...

I always hear Kiyosaki (and countless others) talking about owning physical gold in addition to real estate. I get the thesis, but how does one technically hold, store, and (most importantly) SECURE physical gold hold...

Forgive me if there is a discussion about this topic already but I did some searching and was unable to find anything.What does one do when there is junk left in and around a house you purchase that has potential valu...