What’s the proper etiquette when shopping mortgage rates? If planning for shopping rates, is it respectful to be transparent and tell the lender/broker that you plan on shopping the rate to get a better deal? 

Hi, I am a landlord using a property management company for one time placement and not ongoing management. The property management company is refusing to share tenant information such as credit report and proof of emp...

I was just having a casual conversation with a couple of realtors an office manager and one of thier vendors and these guys think I'm a conspiracy theorist based on what we talk about here everyday.

I mean I'm sighti...

Just started off with a new rental and I'm asking my potential tenants to fill out an application before viewing the property. Keep in mind the home is well documented. I have around 40 photos of it posted on respecti...

If my tenant gets their gas shut off, can I shut their water off to prevent the pipes from freezing? I tried doing some research but it seems it's all in relation to self-help evictions, which isn't what I'm tryin...

Deed is your name, mortgage is in previous owners name, you've been paying the mortgage, do you write off the interest? My accountant says I can't...

#contractors_are_shadyA contractor who was working with my architect to complete blueprints for the county's plan check always took his time to provide necessary information, and refused to give me an itemized bid bec...

I've been researching REI for awhile and am convinced it's a good investment. My wife isn't sold, and she has fair and valid concerns about the risk.

We are financially stable with no debt besides mortgage, on pace f...

Hey BP,After doing significant research and thinking through my goals (PASSIVE cash flow= primary, capital growth= secondary), I'm starting to think investing in funds & syndicated deals makes more sense than buyi...

I have a tenant who's received multiple citations from Baltimore City Sanitation Dept, for having untagged and inoperable vehicles parked at the house.  They have one vehicle that doesn't even have an engine, yesterda...