Anyone, and I really mean anyone that is doing any form of construction/rehab, a word of warning: Always buy whatever materials (lumber, cabinets, flooring, sheetrock, plumbing, tile, sprinkler system, lighting, etc.,...

Hi guys. So I’m about to become a general contractor and I have found a real estate development where I can get a 7,000 SF lot for $25,000. There are comps in the same development of homes selling for $250,000 to $350...

I'm reading through old threads, which made me wonder if seasoned landlords are able to sniff out tenants that will be too needy, complaining about every little thing, or asking for extras after signing lease.I have b...

I recently bought my first rental property, did some renovations, and now I'm trying to rent it out.

We started advertising March 1st on Craigslist and Postlets. We’ve had 8 people contact us, five of which...

'Tis the season for CPA hunting. And every year there're dozens of repetitive threads on this forum asking/debating/complaining about the CPA charges. I will try to assemble all related questions in this one long post...

I have the opportunity to purchase some great property that will need new flooring, a new tub, new cabinets, paint, etc.My question you experts is how much of this do you generally do on your own and how much do you s...

Hi everyone,I've got a weird question today.  My husband has been working on our ancient 4plex including what started as a small handful of repairs at one of the units where a tenant's been living for about 18 years (...

We are just about to complete our first spec home - a $650k single family ranch style home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. I always wanted to build new and despite my almost ten years of remodeling experience there wer...

I recently purchased a new home and renovated my 2 bed townhome in Morgantown WV, 5 minutes from the college.   I added a 3rd bed and bath and the going rate is 1500 mo. This is close to the hospital and University.  ...

If you'd like to follow along and watch as my partner @David Ross and I flip a Brewerytown row home, the link to our blog is below. I'll also post pictures and updates in this thread but I won't replicate what David h...