Looking for people's experience with appraisers on small multi family properties (2-4 units). Will they tend to use the sales comparison approach or the income approach for valuation on residential multis? The reason ...

We require all adults in the household to have a minimum of 650 as their credit score. I had a young couple see the house and they are interested in moving forward with the application process. However, the guy says h...

Buying a fourplex that I would like to rehab. When I go to refinance are appraisers going to be looking at income or comps? I know it would appraise much higher if they are looking at income. I don't want to put too m...

Get a Leash on the Three P’s of Pets:Pet Deposits, Pet Fees, and Pet Rent Whitney Hahn | Paragon Real Estate Advisors | Many landlords question whether or not they should allow renters to have pets in their apartme...

Hi BPersI'm looking at buying a house in Chicago whose roof is intact and without leaks but very near end of life according to both the general inspection and a roofing spection. The roof is 1250 square feet and is qu...

Our tenant wants to move her boyfriend in.  His screening came back with only previous addresses.  There is nothing bad on the report, but it is lacking any type of employment history. Also his credit score comes back...

Hi everyone!
I'm a newbie to RE investing but excited to get started! I have a meeting scheduled for Wednesday with a local banker to discuss financing options. Of course, I plan to discuss the questions/topics revie...

Hello all! Long time lurker, first-time poster. So much great information from everyone, I could read the forums 24/7! Not sure if this is the right category but here's my question. Working on purchasing a property wi...

I am wondering what experienced landlords think about, well about everything. For now though just one question. What do you think about Landlord insurance that covers (in addition to the structure) appliances, wat...

I don't have room for a side by side washer and dryer in my rental unit so trying to decide between a stackable front loader washer and dryer or a stacked laundry center. What do you guys recommend?