I am looking at buying a duplex, and potentially converting the basement to a third unit.  What is the process for properly converting a property from a duplex to a triplex, and how difficult is it?  Zoning is R-4 in ...

I hear other people talk about buying a multi-family home is the path to create wealth. The passive income sounds great, but no one mentions the problems that come with it like becoming a landlord now means stuff have...

Hi all. My name is Chad and I live in the Los Angeles area. My wife and I are looking to purchase an apartment complex outside of California. We haven't settled on a spot yet, but we're considering Texas, Utah, Colora...

I observe the term “investor friendly” lender used regularly in these forums either by posters seeking financing or in the manner in which lenders market themselves. In many cases the forum inquiries or forum promotio...

My water heater has been on 110F for many years with no complaints.Mabe there is some heat loss due to the cold?I am an hour away from this house.I haven't even had my coffee yet this morning.Luckily I have a Rheem wi...

Hello All,I am totally new to this industry. I was recently laid off from my job and decided why not now. I had always wondered about real estate but didn't know where to start and I didn't have any money and credit w...

What would motivate some real estate agents to become real estate brokers? What are the requirements and associated costs and benefits? Do you see starting as an agent and becoming a broker as a natural progression?

There are constant changes within the U.S. tax code regarding energy-efficient housing and sustainability. Within the real estate and construction industries, IRS Notice N-2023-67 has become a key point.
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Hi All - I'm currently evaluating the pros/cons of transitioning a 48-unit apartment complex's boiler & chiller system to either PTAC or Ductless Mini Split for heating and air.  I was curious if anyone had feedba...