Hi - I am looking to purchase a property in the Smoky Mountains area and operate as a short term rental. Certain forums and podcasts I listed to mentioned that pools are a big trend currently though they tend to be in...

Does anyone have any data on what % of properties have issues with title during a 5-7 year hold? Or any data that they can bring to the conversation that supports the decision on obtaining owner's title insurance? (Li...

Hi there.  I have a scenario I'd like to run by you all.  I'm worried that I might be making a mistake on several fronts, but I don't know who to ask.  My realtor didn't fill me with confidence.My mom and my grandmoth...

There are three issues around water utilities work that don't make that much sense to me. These issues are likely to get much worse due to the lack of investment of in water infrastructure and climate change in the co...

I have a duplex, currently live in one side, and need to make a decision on a window purchase. I received a quote to use regular windows or for an additional $1,150, to use low-e + argon. I am debating spending the...

Have any of you installed a gas fireplace and had a tv on the same wall above it? I see it done on Houzz, and in magazines all the time, however; how practical is it? Is the TV too high?  Is there too much heat off th...

We currently have 2 properties in SC and the non-resident taxes are definitely cutting into our ROI. Was thinking today, since we are out of state anyway, maybe we should be looking in NC or GA. I have searched both s...

I found BP not long ago and have used this site extensively as it provides rich info on RE. This would be my first post of question on the site and hope to hear from many experienced investors/landlords.

I obtained a...

Currently debating the issue on windows and would like some input. This is a rental property and all windows are being replaced. The savings is $800 for the same window going with single hungs. Single hung are actuall...