Any opinions on renting SFH in small college towns? Pros and cons?

Lease issues with dealing w/ summer school while students leave...
Or even good ideas or incentives that could attract students.

Do you rent rooms a...

Hello, we remodeled our kitchenand overall it turned out great, except for our backsplash. I thought the installer would apply a thin edge of black grout to the edge, but instead he applied a huge finger width glob an...

Just listed my first property and have people already asking for showings. Do you ask them to apply first or show them the house first?

Hi BP, so over in this post, there were some great suggestions on cameras for outdoor security. But for an interior of the house where you as the owner reside while renting out to roommates ("house hacking") - is ther...

Hi all! I'm considering refinancing my first investment property to buy more deals. Here are the details:Purchase price of the home two years ago: 198kCurrently Owe: 151kZestimate (I realize this is not an appraisal):...

Here is the situation:
My stepdad and his partner sold their business and building a couple years ago and retired. My Stepdad passed away last year leaving the contract for my mom and his/her partner to collect on....

What would you do if:1. Just getting started in REI2. Don't have a huge cash reserve (<$10K)3. I don't currently have an IRA nor do I have any 401(k) funds I'm currently able to roll overVote simply "Cash" or "IRA"...

After every tenant turnover, do you paint touchup? Or leave it for every few years?
What work do you usually do on the unit to maintain it after a tenant leaves? 

Let’s say one has an excess of $500k that is in a high yield saving account earning around 4.5-5% APR. What are some other options that would /could pay a higher return that allows for the money to be relatively avail...

I always get some interesting stuff passed my way. Generally, it has to do with NFA firearms, etc. I got a call today from a New Jerseyite that just purchased a foreclosure. He found two NFA firearms left behind. I dr...