I have tenants that I inherited with a duplex purchase in April. They are on a month to month lease. They are hoarders and now have bed bugs. It has cost me $3,000 to spray for bed bugs and they orkin man will not spr...

I recently looked at a home that I'm doing numbers on. The only problem is, how do I estimate pest control into my repair costs unless I get an inspection done? Is there any other way to estimate it now or should I ...

I am new to investing and interested in a property in my area.  It is a foreclosed townhome with considerable need for improvement.  It is in a nice neighborhood where homes similar in square footage and beds/baths re...

Has anyone purchased the coaching program through REI Web Tools, a company owned by Marc Imhoff in Tampa Florida ?  Specifically, has anyone worked with one of their coaches, Larry Folkerts (in Sacramento CA)?  How di...

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...

BP,Is it hard to find deals where you can be a passive investor, but not an accredited investor? Specifically in deal sizes that are 30+ units?Thanks 

Hello all, I'm seeking advice for a multi unit property. I inherited a high maintenance tenant. She pays on time but she recently asked me if I would accept section 8. I told her I would in order to continue receiving...

Potentially morbid albeit serious question(s), How does death of any kind (ie: illness, homicide, etc.) on a property affect it’s value? I understand that some states have or don’t have laws that require disclosure of...

There is a refinery in my town.  99% of my renters are contractors doing short term work at the refinery.  A cheap motel is $400/week, and that's what I charge for a 2 BR STR.  Over the course of 6 years, I've slowly ...

I was just alerted that one of my tenants saw a mouse in her kitchen. Immediately, I went and called a local pest control company to get a quote to take care of the issue. For $275, I will get three visits from them. ...