Hi Chicago folks. we have a 3-flat and we are looking at gutting the building to make the apartments individually metered for water and gas. Because our water bill is water, sewer, and trash, I'm wondering how this bi...

I have recently heard about a format of real estate investing that I am interested to learn more about.  As I understand it:
A "syndicator" who is familiar with a market and strong management teams finds deals that r...

So what does a guy have to do to find a duplex around Washington D.C. these days? I'm looking for our first home, which I'm also intending to be our first investment property. While my first preference would be...

I'm in Michigan.  Selling my home.  My previous listing agent contract expired in November.   No signage and not listed with anyone.  The same agent brought a buyer.   Wants me to pay 4% and broker's commission.   The...

Hi everyone, Is it common practice to add the property management company to your rental insurance? Our PM is asking us to do this. Are there any reason not to do this?

So I'm looking at a house I found on the MLS.. and it has literally had more Listings/Withdrawls/back on the markets than I have ever seen. It's like a rap sheet for a repeat felon! haha.I'm really new to the investme...

Hi BP.  I'm analyzing a few properties for my first investment property purchase, which I plan on renting out to my brother and a few of his friends in a college town.  I asked my homeowners insurance carrier for a qu...

I have a client who wants to rent her home out by the room. I usually get my leases from here at BP but they don't address "common areas" ect so I feel like she needs something a little more specific. Does anyone have...

Hi all, I'm trying to understand how the big commercial real estate agents (CBRE, JLL, etc) market deals. For example, if I want to sell a five-unit multifamily in Washington DC, it seems these agencies will market al...

Looking for best online resources to find properties with more than 4 units.  Any suggestions?