After some trepidation, I used Transunion Smartmove for the first time to do a tenant background check.And, I'm a bit confused by their report.I paid for their QuickCheck Plus version, the more expensive version, and ...

my jacksonville Fl retail realtor friends say their 3 bed 2 baths, 200k and under, in select zip-codes, with slight repairs needed, get full price cash offers, all retail priced, same day, multiple offers, site unseen...

I've been reading and hearing a lot lately on how it's the quality of houses you buy, not the quantity. Ben lebovich is one who is a firm believer in not buying 30k houses to rent. Is there really a difference in the ...

Hi BP. I've been researching cities to do my first investment property and have narrowed down my list:Top picks: Indianapolis, Kansas City, Cleveland, St. Louis.Second choices: Memphis, Nashville, CincinnatiWild card:...

Hello everyone!!I am writing a research paper for a strategic economics class.  My focus is on how real estate investors decide whether to hire aspects of their business or do it themselves.  What I would like is for ...

Does anyone have experience with paying an hourly rate for a professional engineer to make necessary permit drawings in Ohio? I am looking for site drawings and complete sets of drawings of the plans and specification...

I have been at this game for about 10 years now and own/manage about 20 rental units in my mid-major city.  They are 1-4 unit homes. Rental market is good and vacancy is not usually an issue.  They are cash flowing de...

Marijuana Ignites Skirmishes Between Users, Neighbors

The article above is from REALTOR Magazine and describes some of the problems caused by legalized marijuana. If you're in a state with legal doobie, ganga, reef...

I have been drawn to investing in real estate for years. But my career has taken me a different direction. But I have finally built our business to the point where I want to start diversifying into real estate! I have...

Good morning BP,My and I are planning to visit to Cleveland, OH next month. We would like the check out to possibly purchase Multi-family/SFH in the future due to affordability which makes it easier scale my portfolio...