Today you are going to get some really important “behind-the-scenes” information on how a bank examines your tax returns. Often we submit our application for a conventional loan to a bank, someone tells us that it’s ...

I've never rented a house, only apartments before I bought my first and only house.Is it so commonly known who pays which utilities that landlords don't bother listing that detail? Is there some other reason?Who typic...

I purchased a new home recently in Baltimore and placed a tenant. There was a huge storm yesterday and the entire basement and main floor are flooded because the house doesn't have a sub pump. We brought a plumber to ...

A car went through the fence in the backyard of my rental after taking out the electric transformer for the block a couple hours ago. Several houses are without power. I'm trying to figure out what my responsibilities...

After analyzing the local Mercer County market I've noticed there are not that many MFH that are desirable meaning cash flow can occur, but appreciation, schools and good tenants will be at risk. Granted MFH are more ...

All, Im having an electrical issue in a rental and the power could be down for days (The service drop from the point of attachment to the meter base is damaged in 2 locations from squirrels chewing neutral. Needs to b...

Mom is gratefully still in the land of the living, but is no longer able to live on her own. She and Dad bought a place years back, a townhouse built in the 80s in South Florida. Dad was not a go-getter when it came t...

I have been investing in real estate for 11 years now and have 11 rental properties. I didn't listen to the advice in rich dad poor dad to hire a book keeper early when things are small. Now I am paying the price. Tax...

I am located in Indiana and I have been a real estate investor for over 15 years. I've never had a situation where a tenant just moved out after the lease was over, especially since I was talking to them just two week...

I'm about so close on my first investment property and I'm exploring my renovation options. I've painted rooms using rollers and crushes before and it's definitely not my favorite activity. I've been looking into gett...