What is a fair payment to a real estate agent to find and recommend a tenant that meets my rental criteria.  I have heard $500 and have heard first months rent. I am wondering what is most common. BTW, I do my own PM ...

I'm looking at building on a site that likely has a lot of ledge/rock. From what I've seen, many contractors have a generic "there will be an extra charge" for rock/ledge removal. Do most people push to have figured (...

I just partnered up with a general contractor who's going to come with me when view properties to give me an accurate estimate on repair costs. We have to sit down and figure out how I'm going to pay him. Is there a s...

I'm looking for a good general contractor in New Orleans. Does anyone have a good recommendation?Thanks,Ricay

I'm house hacking a duplex and I need to figure out what to do about my taxes. A lot of the "higher-end" providers that have been on the BP podcast are all about building an "ongoing relationship" (i.e. monthly fees)....

Hello, I am an experienced agent who has taken some time out of the real estate business.  I put my license in escrow but now I've finished my continuing education and I am back in business.  I have a few clients righ...

Can I expect my new property manager to meet with contractors giving me bids on a rehab?

I have the perfect person to help with my mailings. She will sign my name on the letter, fold them, stuff in envelope, put stamps and return labels on envelopes. How much should I pay per piece?Thanks!

They aren't hard to spot. Owner has held them less than 8 years, renovated, stabilized, deferred maintenance at the end, manipulated cap rate, ect. 
 I understand what's in it for me as the owner, but what's in it fo...

What percentage per month are you paying your property manager? How much of your first months rent are you paying to your pm? How many fees are you paying?