I found myself a few blocks from my courthouse (or more accurately, our public research room) a few days ago, and decided that since I'm trying to confront my fears, my inexperience, and do something (anything), I wan...

I've been keeping my eye on a property that looks vacant, even though there's a truck in the yard, and household items in the windows.  Nothing in the yard looks like it moves and no lights at night. According to the ...

For all you potential (and current) house-hackers out there - Freddie Mac announced recently that they are expanding their lending guidelines for conventional mortgages to allow rental income from Accessory Dwelling U...

Hi everyone, I'm really trying to make sure everything makes sense before I buy my first rehab. The thing is, I can't find the right area to invest. And believe me I've tried researching ten's, if not hundreds, of cit...

So the first property I'm considering is in a neighborhood that makes approximately $30k/yr income per household and I'm planning on paying $50,500 for it then I'm guessing I'll spend $10k to fix it up with new paint,...

With my beloved city getting so much bad press lately.  I thought I would post this article that shows how St. Louis is a great place to live!Three of America's 25 Wealthiest Suburbs Are in St. Louishttp://blogs.river...

what is the rule of thumb when you have a primary applicant who completes the rental application and their significant other who will also occupy the property refuses to complete application and credit and backgrou...

I will be in St Louis for a few days this coming weekend and would like to check out some areas and look at a few multi-unit properties. I'm looking to invest out of state with goal being strong monthly cash flow in s...

I am thinking about providing new tenants with a welcome basket of basic cleaning supplies and household items like: paper towels, toilet paper, toilet brush, plunger, dish soap, and all purpose cleaner.    I moved a ...

I'm looking to house hack and help my mother at the same time.  My goal is to buy a multi-family, she live in one of the units, and she can live much cheaper than if she rented elsewhere. She can't afford to to buy a ...