Eunice Villarroel
Thinking about adding a room into property does it need a window?
I’ve been hearing that appraisal law has been changing And would like clarification on this matter. I am thinking of converting a huge living room space in one of my properties Into an additional bedroom. Tenants hav...
Robert Simpson
Bought 100+ yr duplex - how much to fix up before renting?
We have just purchased a 110 year old duplex in Oak Park, IL to house hack. There are obvious repairs, like brick work and rotted siding, that will make the investment last.But what about more cosmetic repairs? To wha...
Ollie Oak
Code enforcement for an unpermitted dwelling in Long Beach
I closed up a wall and added a kitchen to existing square footage to make a one bedroom rental apartment in a property I own in Long Beach that is zoned for single family. One of the neighbors filed a complaint with t...
Collin Hays
Lawsuit time! A reminder about risk management for your STR
This occurred on Sunday. Thankfully not at one of our properties, but one about three hundred yards away. A heavier gentleman was apparently walking up the stairs to his cabin, a step gave way and snapped, and his l...
David Barton
Looking for comments on buying out of state
I am looking to purchase my first investment property and looking to purchase out of state. We live in Florida but the real estate prices here are crazy for cost of property abs rental amounts. Looking for any advice ...
Eric Jensen
Using my skills to build new multi family projects
As a General Contractor I know I can build tons of equity into any home, duplex, or multi family that I build. I have too many examples to list. We used to call this “sweat equity”. However, banks these days hate that...
Ronald Perich
Screening is critical - How close I came to a dangerous felon
OK, alleged felon.I bought a nine-unit complex a few months back and it came with some interesting residents. Many of them are good people who put up with an inattentive owner. The previous owner was in her eighties a...
Jeremy Porter
Navigating the Decision: Should Landlords Allow Tenants to Perform Maintenance?
In the world of property management, the question of whether landlords should approve tenants to perform maintenance on rental properties is a common and multifaceted dilemma that requires careful consideration. This ...
Austin Snyder
I bought my first piece of land in a tax auction, how to develop?r
Hello all,I have previous experience with real estate, but first timer with both raw land and tax auctions in Texas and I'm realizing now just how little I know when it comes to land. I'm hoping I can get some tips or...
Patrick Philip
Anyone know and good rehab contractors in Orlando?
I'm just outside of Orlando. I would be willing to travel to outside counties for flips. Is it always wise to use a licensed contractor? I know handymen that can do the work probably cheaper, even on advanced stuff li...