i own a high quality (B plus) 3- family in Western MA. The building is very nice, but the one-car garage is in rough shape. It's probably borderline about whether to renovate or replace. A contractor came out today an...

Ten yrs ago I was in financial ruin and filed bankruptcy and  I lost two rentals in the bankruptcy. It took me a decade to claw myself back but I now have a good job, rebuilt my credit, and also managed to keep my pri...

Hi, I am buying a row house tomorrow. I was not aware that the second house to the Left was going to be torn down, I discovered this when I drove by. Is there any recourse to stop the purchase without losing my deposi...

I just wanted to introduce myself. I am really excited to have found this community and am already loving how active, informative and friendly it is.My husband and I are in SW Ontario (Sarnia area). Currently we own t...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Duplex built in 1964, 3 beds/1 bath up and down (rare find for duplexes in the area).

What made you interested in investin...

I am looking at a pre-1976 mobile home. I realize there are issues with the standards that were implemented in 1976; probably better to demo than move. But if the wiring, plumbing, siding, roof, windows, doors, f...

Why are Mississippi Gulf Coast properties so affordable? Even when not in a flood zone? If flood insurance the cause??

Your permit is approved, you do the work. What happens if you don't follow up to do a final inspection?

I found a house (my 5th; this one off market) out of state and have agreed to terms with the owner. We've both contacted lawyers for contract, title search, etc., but I'd like to get something in writing quickly to 1)...

Here is the latest Dec. monthly newsletter from my Georgia Real Estate Commission.

It has an article about Chinese drywall and how that impacted a valuation by an appraiser and the property is set for forec...