What are your steps to vetting a new contractor? 

E.g - getting copies of the insurance and license? 

Anything else? 

Hi,Any thoughts on my investing plan are appreciated:--Invest out of area in a low COL area. Try to meet the 2% rent rule (or better). I'm thinking Cleveland at the moment. Target 3 bed 2 baths in working class neighb...

I am working with a partner in Silicon Valley to develop a computer vision based security and monitoring system for multi family properties. Please note, some of the items I propose below might look like invasion of t...

What is the current law on refusing to rent to prospective tenants who have criminal records?  Thank you in advance.

My mother bought her home 18 year ago, it was a new build- down to the foundation. Within a year little things began to occur within the property - nothing too concerning - over the next 9years .... the roof collapsed...

No one quits real estate when things are going great.  Its the challenges we all face along the way that knock people out.  But for those of us who are still standing, I salute you!For me there were many times I have ...

Anyone have any experience marketing a VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner) property?

We're considering marketing our current home as a VRBO.
We really enjoy the place, don't want to sell it, but really don't need it eith...

Hello BP,I'm negotiating a sales contract for a property located in 21229 area.  My focus is cash flow so I accept the fact that the neighborhood is below average (but not a war zone area).  The property is close to E...

I am considering looking into a house that I found to flip, that has a private well for water, it has public sewer.  Looking at the pics online, it looks like it needs approx. $60-70k worth of work.  I did go and see ...

The Chicago Department of Housing on Monday chose two nonprofits to provide free legal help to low-income tenants “at risk of or subject to eviction or lock-out” in Chicago.https://chicago.suntimes.com/c...