We just got our inspection report back on our first turnkey rental. Here are the big ticket items on the report:Collapsed Main Sewer LineDamaged Sub Floor in a BathroomSistered Joists not securedElectrical system rais...

Hi everyone,

First time home investor here. I have a single family home 3 br, 2 ba home that I've been looking at in the Kansas City Metro area that is a good value, solid ROI, great neighborhood, and good cashflow...

We are having a problem with slow drains.  Had a camera put through the plumbing and discovered roots in the clay sewer pipe.  The plumber quoted $900 to jet it out, or $3500 to dig up and replace the pipe.I see there...

Hi fellow landlords, I am trying to determine if any of you had any experiences with water and sewer pipe insurance. I have it now on a multi-use property with 4 renters. Like to get some experiences from some prope...

Greetings BPers!I have some condos that I'm selling in Fort Smith, AR. My real estate agent is encouraging me to finance the entire purchase price (conventional mortgages are not available because of my concentration ...

We have rentals in places that do not snow but are thinking of investing in Columbus, a place that gets snow every year.  What types of "extra" major maintenance is needed in places with snow?  is it typical to pay fo...

1.  There are bats in the basement.2.  There are snakes under the hot tub.3.  There is a snake in the TV cabinet.4.  My daughter left behind her Fuggler.5.  We found a ***** (unmentionable) in the bathroom cabinet. It...

I have a 2 story duplex in Eveleth MN with a nat gas boiler in the basement. The chimney is old and falling apart, some of the liner has collapsed. I'm looking for contractors to give me quotes on fixing this chimney....

If you had about $2500- $3000 extra a month where would you be putting it? Saving in cash and/or gold & silver? Buying survival gear for the impending collapse of the dollar? Improving your house? Strippers? Travel? 

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Indianapolis.

Purchase price: $125,000

Cash invested: $5,000

Sale price: $134,900

New half bath, new paint and flooring throu...