So I was thinking of requiring renters insurance when our tenants renew next time.  Let's say market rent in our area is $875 for a 500 square foot 1/1.  If I require renters insurance, should I reduce my rent to $850...

Hey all, first of hopefully many posts here on BiggerPockets!  This first one's more just a curiosity with something I noticed recently while looking into the "numbers" in my own neighborhood and my own house in Fairw...

Good afternoon BP.I am new to real estate but am interested in making my first purchase, hopefully before the end of the year. My plan is to purchase a small multi-family property, own and improve it for 5-7 years, an...

Hey guys,First of all, I would like to thank everyone that regular post and help on this site. Been lurking on the forum for a while, I finally want to contribute since this forum has taught me so much and help me avo...

Not sure about you but there is no doubt the market is improving here, homes prices are up somewhat, yet with that comes higher buy in prices and much less in way of foreclosures. Frankly it can be heard finding decen...

I've often wondered exactly how an appraiser comes up with the adjustment values that are used when comparing properties. For example how much credit or deduction is used for a 1/2 bath, more or less square footage, ...

Hey BP,I'm looking at a house that looks to be worth about 80k based on comps. However, none of the comps I'm using have a pool.The house in question has a pretty nice, screen-in, in-ground pool. (See picture)The coun...

I have had a few responses from DM and D4D. In looking at comps (recent sales using iComps, Zillow or Realtor) I truly have a hodge podge of past sales. The site iComps gives me the most past sale to refer to . The pr...

A property purchased at Courthouse foreclosure often come with liens. Delinquent HOA assessment not paid by the foreclosed owner is a common problem that becomes the burden of the new Buyer, who has to settle with the...