I got an offer from a utility company for one of my rental properties to purchase insurance for the exterior water line service for $4.95/month. Is it worth it or am I better off just saving that money? What is the li...

Hello!Our tenant just gave her notice and will be moving out at the end of April.  We bought the property (two family that we are house hacking downstairs unit) over the summer.  We would like to do some renovations, ...

Sitting here in the process of being snowed in, it seems like the perfect time to ask...What are the timelines/rules people use for snow removal? I had a landscaper last year but this year they decided not to return m...

Hi All. Has anyone restored or renovated a historic home or one in a historic district? I landed a great deal on one and the bones are pretty solid. It was built at some point in the 40’s and everything is in really g...

Hello BP,I am in central jersey and trying to acquire my first property. Property is built 1970's. It is very clean inside and the electrical and plumbing all seems to work. No mold in sight and structurally sound.  T...

I recently closed on a home in Central Phoenix and have analyzed it for a number of different strategies. My goal was to get in at a price where I have options and make sure there was upside in both a buy or hold opti...

Hi everyone,Is there a good way to estimate cosmetic upgrade costs to refresh a property to improve it's marketability for renting out? I imagine it would be on a case-by-case basis but just looking for general guidel...

I'm a Registered Nurse by day and Real Estate Investor by night. I'm working toward becoming a full time investor. Would like to meet others in my area. Looking for other Larry Goins' students. 

So my real estate partnership LLC (a couple friends and I) are under contract to purchase a 2-flat/duplex in Chicago. The inspection uncovered termites, basement floor joists needing replacement due to the termite inv...

Hi my new tenant asked if she could install her washer and dryer with her own $. As much as I want a happy paying tenant (she is so far a good tenant), my concern is the installation part. What if her contractor accid...