For years most rehabbers in the District of Columbia have used the standard granite countertops in kitchens and baths, usually with a granite backsplash, in one of about 4 basic color groups.

In the last 6 months ho...

We've just started showing our first unit. It's non smoking, minimum income of 3 times the rent, basically all stipulations listed in Brandon & Heather's management book.We had a prospective tenant ask to bring he...

I have a verbal quote for 14% of monthly rents for 3rd party property management.  I know typical rates are 8-10, sometimes I've seen 12%.  But could a PM be rock star enough to warrant a 14% rate?  I just can't see t...

I’ve got a friend who’s seeking to cash out refi.  This will be a traditional loan / Fannie Mae cash out refi... TIAA, Wells Fargo... no cash out refis as they claim “no liquidity” but I’m betting as rates are so low,...

I'm trying to get a mortgage on my triplex.  I was referred to a mortgage broker in NYC, and I've been working with him.  Before I get to the point no return, I wanted to see if anyone here knows him, and has worked w...

Hi.  I am new to investing and looking for where to start.  I have read "Rental Property Investing" and am debating my first step.  I am currently renting and have about 50,000 for down payments, closing costs and reh...

Hi BP.  I'm analyzing a few properties for my first investment property purchase, which I plan on renting out to my brother and a few of his friends in a college town.  I asked my homeowners insurance carrier for a qu...

We closed a single family house last month. The house is move-in ready with fresh carpets. One potential renter contacted us that she is selling her house which closes Dec 31. She is looking for a 6-month lease and...

Been using Guesty for Hosts for quite some time with multiple properties with AirBnb and VRBO.  Typically 85 -90% of my bookings come from VRBO.  Yes we have had problems which I have mentioned before, and GFH always ...

Hello, We recently listed a home for rent and received multiple applicants within the first 2 days. One of these applicants actually works in the same company (but different campus in the same city) as I do. Is there ...