I see a lot of people on the forum talking about appreciation and I know there is a thread on appreciation but I don't want my question to get lost in the mix. The question I have  is how is it everyone has equity and...

This is a question about how to get the most square footage from the layout. I've been looking at townhomes with between 800-1200 sq ft. Usually the front door opens into the living room and the stairs. The living roo...

Does anybody have experience with adding on bedrooms? This is not the sole renovation I am planning, but I was wondering what kind of ROI I could expect. Obviously comparable homes in the area and different variable c...

All - Looking for input around resale value and flooring. Here is my question. Currently I live in a nice neighborhood and have a house with builders grade carpet. After 8 years (and 4 dogs playing on the carpet), it ...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Elma.

Purchase price: $109,900

Cash invested: $15,000

Cute 4-bedroom bungalow on Main Street in Elma! This home was fully renovat...

I would love some advice on how to proceed.  We are refinacing to take advaantage of the low interest rates and hope to get a HELOC in the next 60 days.  The appraisal came in 100k lower than I expected.  The low appr...

Hi,First-time poster here. I am looking for help analyzing a potential deal. I am currently a renter but have been wanting to purchase a duplex for a few years, but haven't seen any nice options come up in my area. If...

hi Everyone,

I am new to this website and real estate business. I have read many blogs and posts and I feel I can learn a lot here. Thanks in advice for your suggestion.

I have a condo, the old lease ends June 30th...

Has anybody ever failed a housing quality standards inspection (section 8 inspection) because they have a pull chain light rather than a wall switch? I've been approved for a grand for new siding and windows, but mus...

One of the things I've noticed over the years of looking for houses is how little attention some RE agents pay when writing up listings.  Its obvious they write it quickly and never double check it.  When RE investors...