May 2023REAL ESTATE NEWSBrought to you by Brian Nostrant.Five Ways to Build Home EquityWhether you currently own a home or are thinking of purchasing one, you may be looking for ways to build equity. Home equity is th...

Needing a little guidance.  I partnered with my son to purchase a house hack for my son while he attends college.  We found a good house with 5 bedrooms about 10 minutes away from his university. Financially, it’s wor...

Hello BP,I am developing the furnishing list for a medium term rental and I am seeing mixed messages about whether I should mount the TV or use the included stand and just set it on an entertainment center. I feel lik...

Hi All,
I recently bought an older four family (in December 2018) built in 1897 and inherited all the tenants.  Each unit is 3 bedrooms one bath and three people in each.  One unit recently had one roommate move out ...

I'm so tired of my fax/printer/scanner

I wrote a blog a while back on how irritating my fax/printer/scanner really is.

I started researching some different internet fax services. The idea to me is great, the prices...

Is there a digital door lock whose code you can change remotely, without a monthly fee?  Our two STR's came with locks that require an extra monthly fee if we want to change them remotely.  I'd like to find something ...

Hi,We are currently under contract on our first STR in the Smoky Mountains.  We are trying to maximize space and offer the amenities that guests are looking for.  The cabin currently has a game room with a pool table....

What is your WHY??? What wakes you up in the morning and makes you want to do a deal? When I started 5 years ago, I used to think it was for financial freedom or more time with my future kids, but now I think I just e...

So how's this for a shady situation,Yesterday, I'm working from home - a house which we have on the MLS as a rental.Some realtor -- and we're still trying to figure out who exactly she was,1. Did not schedule a showin...

I know I could have tenants pay for rent on my own website but is it even worth it?The negatives im thinking about are a credit card processing fee, payments to keep the website up and running, and just another headac...