Just close on my first property on 12/21, a duplex in Dover, NH. Working on my first listing along with preparing the unit. I plan to do a month to month lease. Should I take a Security Deposit? I read on a New Hampsh...

In the Oct 20, 2023 BP Money Show, Mindy and Scott did a good job of warning listeners about relying on predictions of mortgage rates dropping back down anytime soon. I don't think they took it far enough.  In 1974 my...

Hello, I gave a friend seed money to start a construction company and he bought me out in 2020.I put the money with my aggressive mutual fund(13% growth rate in past 3 years.). It's currently worth 2,300,000(my friend...

If you are a real estate investor in San Antonio, beware of a con-artist named John Torres, with a sham of a company called Hawk Tower Builders. I hired this guy to do a rehab for me in September of last year. He said...

I've rented-out my single-family house in West Seattle for several years while living in California. It's been somewhat smooth but now I have a mess. I've been busy with my day-job so I haven't managed the property...

Looking over your portfolio, which property would you say is your best cash flowing property out of all of your properties? I know I’ve mentioned mine some time last year. We bought a 3 acre lot that had a manufacture...

Economic Update
(Monday, June 22, 2020)

The recession that started in March was the sharpest downturn since the Great Depression. As it turns out, it may also be the shortest. This doesn't mean our economy is ...

I need some advice dealing with a contractor. I have started renovation on my Maryland property and I hired a contractor. We mutually agreed for him to charge $11,500 for his labor. I would provide all materials a...

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When you run the numbers like this guy did, you can see why Zillow has gone down in flames. https://sellhousecashaz.com/zi... "“In Phoenix, 36.5% of properties currently for sale were listed below their purchase price...