How do people feel about section 8 tenants??

Last week we signed the purchase agreement for what will be our 25th unit over 4 1/2 years.  It's nothing glamorous, but with a bit of work should exceed what we could achieve in most other investments, and hopefully ...

I see some landlords recommend searching social media about the applicant as part of tenant screening. Is this legal to make a decision based on what is found on social media about applicant? I know some websites like...

Has anyone seen Property Wars on Discovery Channel? Investors are bidding on properties w/o seeing the inside. They make their decision based on comps in the area. Some get burned and some hit the jackpot. Do any inve...

I have a rental with an old ugly blue tub. Would you reglaze it or put a new one in? Going along with that, how about tiling the wall vs putting in a shower surround from Home Depot? Thinking I'm going to tile. More e...

I can't find a contractor to renovate my unit(s)! Advice needed on how to go about the process more effectively. So I recently bought my second duplex. I bought my first duplex/ home on April 27, 2015 and closed on my...

I'm closing on my 3rd property, a 1600 sq ft SFH built in 1975. The numbers originally looked great for the growing Charleston SC market, but my repair costs are quickly adding up.  Since it is not earning much as a f...

What are the various inspections commonly done for a house built in 1958, apart from the general inspection? This house has a basement. Thank you so much!!

Hey BP, looking for advice on how much it matters with buying 2 full baths over a 1.5 in SFH for long term rentals. There are many deals of SFH with 3/1.5 but my property manager/realtor thinks they won't rent. Obvio...

Earlier this week monday, my tenant called , there was no water . I get there and check the breaker , then the pressure switch on the well , and determine , yes the pump has bit the dust .  Now its late , but the tena...