I am a relatively new landlord, I currently manage 3 of my own rental properties and I recently spoke with a seasoned property manager and he suggested I get an American home shield policy for each property. I wanted ...

Renovating a house involves a multitude of factors that need to be considered to ensure a successful and well-executed project. Here are some key aspects to keep in mind when undertaking a house renovation:
1. Budget...

Hi there, I'm purchasing a triplex this upcoming May located in Worcester MA. The home is currently owned by my mother and I am buying it for a great price. It's pretty darn old (built in 1890) and needs some work (th...

Hello BP,We are getting ready to begin our first rehab.  It will be quite extensive (for us) as the property is in need of major renovation.  We are wondering what is the recommended payment method when dealing with a...

good morning all, I'm looking into a potential property and I wanted to get some feedback on polybutylene pipes because I don't know much about them. The duplex I am looking at has these. should I avoid homes with the...

I recently received an accepted offer on a home in Hartford County CT and was looking for a few licensed and insured contractors to connect with and give a estimate on the work that will need to be done on the home. T...

Hi there.  I've been reading here for a month or so.  My husband and I are early retirees living in the Phoenix area.  We were able to retire early, in large part, due to real estate investments (our own single family...

What are your thoughts on giving a contractor a bonus for finishing a job well ahead of schedule and not going over budget? This is someone that I want to continue to work with and build a relationship. They also are ...

Hello everyone, I hope all of you are doing well in this pandemic and hope all this COVID thing will be over soon.

My wife and I are not too far from retirement and started thinking of buying an oceanside or oceanf...

I have been a landlord for 13 years and I have always had the rule "I will only rent to people that I like and I will only manage units with people that I like" if a unit attracts people that I do not like I either se...