I am closing on a house and family member of the owner is living there, who has no lease, or should be in the house once I close. I have a feeling that person is not going to leave. Do I have to turn on the utilities ...

I have a few rental properties but I always inherited tenants and the ones I got have all worked out until I found this one and learnt a lot of lessons. This is in Fort Worth Texas. I have a half-duplex where I had to...

I thought there was already a thread about funny/humorous real estate definitions here on BP, but unless Steve can find the link, I'm guessing I read something similar elsewhere.

So let's start one here. I'll kick i...

Just wanted to throw this one out there. I currently have a scenario where my tenant has called due to a broken fridge in rental. I am responsible for the appliance, but she's wanting a reimbursement on the lost food ...

Hi All,
Found myself in a crazy situation - would greatly appreciate any practical advice.
I am buying a 2 family in Medway, MA. The closing is scheduled for Monday, November 14. The house, as specified in P&S,...

Hello everyone, I am new here and I have no real estate experience, but I am very interested. I welcome any tips or suggestions that will help me get started.

My wife and I are about to close on a 3 unit property outside of Sacramento. All three units are currently leased. We have reviewed the leases and met with two of the tenants during escrow and everything has been up t...

Hi. So I'm a newbie and have a question...if there is a motivated seller whose house is upside down and perhaps have stopped making mortgage payments what happens to the mortgage? How do I help the seller by offering ...

I always find it so interesting that in the world of real estate investing there are so many ways to make money.I personally focus on the industrial world because my background is in manufacturing and distribution. I ...

Motivation is a tricky subject. One moment it ignites a fire within us, filling us with enthusiasm and drive to accomplish our most ambitious goals. The next moment it vanishes without a trace, leaving us uninspired l...