Hi everyone! My business partner and I are considering purchasing an up/down duplex in a small city.  The top unit was built in 1910 and moved onto a new basement in the early 2000s.  We plan on gutting the top unit a...

I know this question has been asked before. I'm convinced it's worth it.  Here are my questions.When adding coin laundry to small multis (I'm really talking 4-plexes), how is:Rentability impacted? I know I wouldn't wa...

Any contractors or builders out there have a recommendation for a good construction cost estimating software that works well with smaller new build projects? <2 million construction cost?Ideally I would like someth...

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My name is Luis Aviles, currently I am a employed full time as a IT system administrator under contract at the Kennedy Space Center. I do have some light experience in real estate investing from several ye...

Hi,anyone implement a remote water submetering program?  if so:1) what meters do you use2) how does the remote monitoring work?  what equipment3) what billing service do you use?4) can you share costs to install equip...

I have a property we recently rehabed and have for sale. Been on market for almost 10 days had 3 showings on first day and nothing since. Take a look at the property and let me know what you would change. Posted an...

Hey guys,I hope you all are ok after the intense rain and flooding we experienced. What flood maps or tools do you like to use? I like the Harris County Flood Education Map Tool but unfortunately it's glitchy and only...

I always enjoy hearing the different ways investors structure their direct mail campaigns. I'm planning on starting one in a few months but have some questions. Would it be better to put a phone number on the mailer f...

I got my invite today to join the Google Glass 2.0 "explorers club." I want to do it even though it seems to be an overpriced beta testing relationship that probably benefits Google more than users. I just ...

I'm considering converting my unit to a furnished short or medium term rental. Like all of us in Houston not directly in downtown/midtown, there's not much in the way of walk-able attraction which is unlike AirBNBs I'...