So my partners and I are examining our first larger multi family project (well large for us). Its roughly 7000 sq ft of former bar/hotel space that we want to turn into new apartments. The building will essentially ne...

I am often asked this question:  "What is my biggest financial risk in buying/owning a short-term rental property?"
Lots of things come immediately to mind:  Septic problems, a new roof, HVAC failure, lower-than-proj...

My partner and I own a 6 unit apartment on a town square in a small town in Missouri.  The building is ~100 years old, the units are probably 20 years old.  Everything is either currently to code or grandfathered in b...

We are moving to a rental property in Seattle next month and the lease is already signed. After signing we mentioned using a portable dishwasher and the PM said it wouldn't work because the outlets aren't grounded.  I...

I'm looking at an investment property that has an unfinished basement with the potential of having a three bed/one bath rent-able space. What do I look out for if I were to do this? Codes, insurance, etc.

Yesterday after a day of showings, I stopped in at Cinco day Mayo gathering.  One of my friends whom I haven't seen awhile talked to me about an interesting scenario.He wanted to know how much it cost to completely de...

Good afternoon everyone, I have a property that was broken into today according to my tenant.  She said the police were at the house.  This is a safe area and neighborhood as well.  I have not discussed the details of...

My realtor/property manager has a listing for a 4plex in a low-income area and has talked to the seller(s)...4 partners, about the idea of providing a second for the down payment. The bank I use will allow a second. ...

Knob & tube is the first generation of wiring and still prevalent in Providence, RI, where I live, work and invest.  Are there any companies that currently write policies for multi-family investment properties wit...

My wife and I just closed on our first investment property, which we will be house hacking a dupelx for the next couple of months. The goal is to live in one unit (3bd/1bth) and make updates while living in, and at th...