I have been a Building Official/Zoning Administrator for 20 plus years.  If you have questions regarding code matters feel free to reach out.  It may be another perspective you hadn't considered.  Since becoming an in...

Hi. I'm in a situation where I'm about to close on a rental property that has a Section 8 tenant. I just found out that the current owner and the tenant have a side agreement where the tenant pays the owner almost $...

Hi there!I am new out of state investor, just bought SFH with tenants.I was just informed that the Stove and the fridge are not functioning properly. Must I provide those as the owner, or should I? If so, do you have ...

Hi everyone,

I've been in the military since I was 19 (I'm 26 now) and because of being stupid for a while I don't have any higher education to speak of. I have since figured out the error of my ways and have enrolle...

I’m hoping someone can give me a clear answer on this. I have a SFR that I’m starting a cash out refi on. I bought and fixed the property with a HML 9 months ago. After submitting documents to my loan officer, he e...

A few years ago if a tenant owed you rent or damaged your property you could enter the premises and “hold” certain items. It’s an old law I believe but was still could be used. It’s so old you couldn’t take their goat...

Good evening, I have been looking around at pieces of land in West Tennessee but I am now thinking I should expand into any of the 50 states. I want to buy a parcel of land and lease it out to a company to grow pot/we...

I am considering developing a mobile home park and putting it straight on the market. All infrastructure in place. No mobile homes setup. Looking for opinions for this approach, particularly from those who have actual...

I have a now former tenant that I didn't renew her lease because of the condition of the apartment.  She has vacated the property -- which I'm thankful for -- but left lots of damage on the way out.  Door in the basem...

Hi BP-Portland. I'm curious about opinions here on the future of Portland's real estate market and if there are any leading indicators you're looking at.I think it'd be hard to deny Portland has had a tough year with ...