I saw this multi family in my city for 450k where the market is supper hot (probably the ARV is 450k). Just by looking at the building itself, it looks like it will need a lot of work. If outside is bad inside must be...

I bought a multifamily building and have run into a capital expense that was not on my radar and it was not on the inspection report. I had planned for things like the roof and painting, etc Apparently the electrical ...

I came across a nice duplex built in 1885. The owner has done an amazing job keeping up with maintenance. It's very neat and clean and looks very modern from inside. I thought it was 20-30 years old. It also has nice ...

Hello everyone!Has anyone been through the process of changing a residential property to a multi-family property? I recently found a multi-family property I've been eyeing is zoned for residential. I would like to wri...

Hi all,

My tenant just emailed me and said that there are termites ( must be dry wood ) running around on the walls / carpet in their 2nd floor unit.

So, what would you do to try and control this problem and minimiz...

I’m listening to a Stuff You Should Know about lead poisoning and they’re saying buildings built before 1978 used a lot of lead. I’m about to buy a 100-year-old 2 flat in Chicago. Are there any tests I should get done...

I still can't get this idea out of my head. My mother owns land and has had it appraised. It is ready to be built on and I feel like it would be more profitable to have a home built and then selling the home. IWhat do...

Hi! Thank you in advance for your feedback.
I'm looking to purchase a SFH in Glendale, CA (really La Crescenta). Parts of the house were added without permits and wanted to hear any advice on 1) whether or not to get...

Just put a bank owned property under contract (paying all cash) to close near the end of the month. I would like to go in and get it painted, fix some broken windows, and clean before closing. I will do everything...

Hi. I’m in the process of closing on a duplex and the appraisal came back where it identified the property as being built in 1972 versus 1982, as was listed on MLS.  My biggest concern is the popcorn ceilings and high...