I am a brand new real estate investor. I purchased a duplex with a current very good tenant two months ago. I have put nearly $`13,000 in electrical  rewiring of both units, painting, new ceiling fans, and a new hot w...

Does anyone have tips on DIY installation of Formica countertops? I'm thinking of grabbing a slab or two from Lowes or HD to replace current 20-year-old green laminate countertops. I have the time, for now, so plan on...

Just wondering what everyone supplys tenants. For example, I give my tenants bug spray, instead of paying a professional to come out and spray. Does anyone supply weed killer or fertilizer? Heater and AC filters? W...

I'm going to start on my first flip on Monday. I want to post all of my pre-flip numbers here so they are etched in digital stone so I can refer back to them when all is said and done. I'll explain my methods to ...

Summary : Looking options which are not labor intensive for bathroom remodel , which is already in great condition.  The option doesn't have to be cheap , but should be less labor intensiveCurrent Pic :Longer version ...

Hey guys, I was wondering if I bought a 3 bedroom 2 bath. house could I rent all 3 bedrooms and build a shed for myself in the backyard to sleep in? 

Good afternoon BP!  I could really use your help here.My name is Ed and I joined as a Pro member this year to push my real estate education into high gear prior to making my first investment purchase.  In the meantime...

I'm supposed to look at a triplex and a single family home soon. I'm trying to analyze both without being inside either one yet. Here are some of the numbers.  They include vancanies, capex and repairs being accounte...

I suppose I would be conserned if I had a vacant property that I couldn't check on often.

http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Dec01/0,4670,ForeclosureSquatting,00.html

Miami activist moves people into foreclosed houses...

A HUD house I'm looking at has a 20-page lead paint inspection attached to it. Basically, the whole house is peeling, and the lead paint needs to be remediated inside and out.

I imagine a scraping/light power washing...