IF YOU DON'T WANT TO READ WHAT TURNED OUT TO BE A PRETTY LONG POST, SKIP RIGHT TO THE BOTTOM FOR THE SUPER SHORT VERSION!My name is Daniel Taylor. I'm 28 and balance a freelance writing career with a 30 hr/week job as...

What are some key factors real estate investors look for in homes. What makes a run down home valuable? Bedrooms? Location? Etc?

Now let me just say I truly love my Honda...at 35+ mpg and zero maintenance this is the perfect vehicle for a salesperson who puts in lots of road time. Not a construction vehicle though - at all! Let me just tell you...

Hello BP! I'm in contract with my first property and wanted some suggestions on the kitchen. Is it a good idea to keep the cabinets/countertop and just repaint? or Should I just replace the whole thing? It looks like ...

I had a great conversation with a friend yesterday who owns over 100 units, all of which are 1-8 unit properties.He told me he is looking to scale up into larger multifamily properties 40-100 units. His claim was that...

A favorite phrase of realtors and sellers alike, isn't it?
I'd like to know if there is someone here that has ever seen an actual "paint and carpet" rehab?
I sure haven't. I've come to the conclusion that "just some ...

I have some very specific questions about possibly renting out rooms in my house. My partner and I bought a house 5 months ago and would like to earn some extra income to eventually rennovate the entire house. Scenari...

Hi guys. My name is Matt and currently my wife and I have been living at the same apartment in Chicago for 3 years -- never late on rent. Long story short: My landlord raised the rent by $40 year two and $60 year thre...

I bought a 4-plex about two months ago and one of the tenants just left.  The tenant had been living there for 9 years, so there is a significant amount of fixing up to do.  It's only a 2 bed, 1 bath.  I've been quote...

Colorado Springs, Colorado.
I am flipping a home right now and am torn on one portion of remodel.  There is a kitchen but no room for kitchen table or dining area. There is a front room down the hall that could fit a...