There are two types of people in this world. People who see problems, and people who choose to try and fix them. How many of us walk past trash that is in our direct path, but instead of picking it up, just assume tha...

I'm looking for some advice here. We're selling our house and have been in escrow for 31 days now. The contract states 18 days for financing contingency removal.Basically the buyer's mortgage broker and the bank (Chas...

I would like to provide a friendly warning for all realtors and investors in Nashville reading these forums. This is a red alert against buying any new construction homes by builder Jay Ellis of Airtight Resources. I ...

Just got a bid presented to me by my property manager from a contractor of $14k for tenant turnover, incoming rent for the unit is $800...  I know the unit well and it's not in bad shape.  Some of the items are totall...

- Did you use a lawyer? - My house would get 70k if I sold it tomorrow- What can I get within the rent to own final sale price? - Useful websites to help me complete a rent to own deal to a CLIENT? - Should I allow re...

Hello BP,I have been lurking on BP for months reading posts and listening to podcasts, Studying real estate reading books. I worked on my credit (743) and obtained a second job. I also obtained a partner from work tha...

I've been told I ask too many questions and don't want prospective renters to feel I'm giving them the third degree. What are the best questions to ask a new potential tenant responding to an on-line rental listin...

Hello, So a potential renter of mine is insistent that they do not need renters insurance even though I have told them how cheap it is and that it is highly recommended. Renters insurance is not required by law in Vir...

First time landlord here. We just started advertising our rental 3 weeks ago. $1675/month for a 3 bedroom in Garfield NJ. We've gotten a lot of interest, 30 different groups of visitors, of those 8 applicants...We wan...