Hi All, We have a project that we need to replace about 44 windows above grade and 2 block windows. I've been quoted over $400 per window installed by at least 2 contractors. We've gotten windows for less than $200 pe...

I will have my first eviction on Tuesday. My property manager said I will get to keep the deposit minus what he pays for the eviction crew. It will be $400 unless we have a crewof our own. What does the eviction crew ...

Hi everyone,
First time posting here but been a lurker for a while. I am looking at purchasing a small apartment building that has knob and tube wiring and needs some rehab - are there any issues with just leaving thi...

Howdy, My name is Mitchell Patterson and I have been in construction all my career either as a commercial electrician while at Texas A&M or as a Project Manager in new home construction.  I also spent six years in...

I've been obsessed the past decade on trying to understand why some people become financially free, while the majority of the population is living paycheck to paycheck.I just launched a book called Baby Money Soldiers...

DeKalb County has been barraged with a number of new proposed cities, one of which is the (astonishingly boringly named) Greenhaven.  This proposed city covers most of eastern & southern DeKalb County that's not a...

Hello! Wanting to get your thoughts on buying land ... We have an opportunity to purchase land in Texas. Not knowing much about owning just land, does anyone have any suggestions (pros/cons)? Thanks! Casey

There's been a few houses come up lately around me that look pretty good for a rental and great price. Only problem is the siding is asbestos. 😱. Anyone got suggestions for these older homes with this stuff? Can vi...

Most of the expense assumptions I use are based on rent. For example, I budget 10% of rental income for PM, 10% for vacancy, and 10% for capex/maintenance. Then there are fixed costs: I generally budget $700/yr for in...

Ok, I've just finished tearing out yet another piece of perfectly good carpet that was completely destroyed by an idiot tenant for no reason whatsoever. I'm giving painting these wood floors a shot to see if I can re...