I currently have a property in mind that has an old home that was built in 1900. The house is solid, with a new metal roof, and an old, yet solid stone foundation. It has good windows, hard wood floors, and tons of oa...

Hello everyone,I own a 4-plex and have run it for 3 years now with success.  Recently I ran into an issue with a tenant.  She had a leak under her sink and was unaware how to shut the water off.  I was able to get to ...

At the end of tenancy, the new tenants immediately complained about door knobs that were jammed.  The handyman said he tried to repair them but most needed to be replaced. One was  deadbolt and lever handle set on the...

I’ve been a bigger pockets member since sometime in 2011. I originally joined just to read up on different topics thinking someday I might invest in multifamily properties. I read and read trying to educate myself on ...

I have searched the Web on information regarding Probate Real Estate investing. I am not sure many people know that in order for a Personal Representative (Executioner) to sell the estate, they have to have full a...

I will be inheriting a tenant who is a retired custom car builder/mechanic and his wife.  Their unit is well maintained, and they currently do cleaning and yard maintenance on the side for other properties.  They have...

I have recently came across the following situation and was wondering if anyone had an input:A friend of mine owns a property that is being bought by a gas station chain. It's selling for about 900,000. My friend want...

Hi everyone, I'm sure you've all heard it before, but FEAR is simply false emotions appearing real. Whenever I start to feel intimidated or overwhelmed, I just tell myself that these feelings don't have to exist if I...

Can a 25 foot long 6"x4"x.210" 6061 aluminum association I-beam can span a distance of 24 feet? It is for the top of a pergola and both beams would be supporting about 200 pounds of rafters and lattice on top.