We are looking at a house we might be putting an offer in on. The problem is there is a storage shed in the back that will definitely need to destroyed. What would you budget to demo a standard storage shed + haul off...

This lady is demoing her house 3 doors down. The wood floors are the same as mine in a house I'm rehabbing. I could get all the wood floors for free, but was wondering if it was a good idea to put the hardwood in the ...

Apparently there is a new video game called "House Flipper".Website:  http://www.houseflippergame.com/Now after a long day of rehabbing houses, you can come home to relax and play video games ... rehabbing houses!

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occasionally (ok, 90% of the time) we have to have carpets steam cleaned after tenant leaves. I've been using the local full service carpet cleaning company and they do a wonderful, quick job, but the price is ...

I'm wondering if anyone has ever bought a property that was in probate through creative financing or other creative strategies? Has the executor/personal representative allowed you to do a lease option or offered you ...

I feel terrible for 100s of investors who got duped by this scumbag, and how he has fled to Portugal.   Is this a telltale sign that Elvis has left the building? http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/...

We recently visited one of our rentals in NC and found out that our tenant moved out and is renting the unit to another family.  The tenant did not inform us of the change and is still paying us rent.  We have a claus...

Do you have a go to place for used parts and pieces when rehabbing a house in Texas. I have found that the Restore - Habitat for Humanity stores are great when trying to save a buck. Do know of others? Thank you.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Houston.

Purchase price: $436,000

Cash invested: $200,000

adding second story, 1,000 sq ft

Now using the de minimis/routine maintenance safe harbors instead of bonus depreciation for appliances, carpet and the like. I don't understand why my taxes go up a few bucks when I change move an item (a kitchen appl...