So, 3 weeks ago, I found a house on the MLS listed for $74k, I made an cash offer on a short sale and it was accepted by the seller. Today, I got a phone call from my agent saying that GMAC negotiator wants $90k for ...

Does anybody have accurate up to date information on how a newly build or a renonovated structure will be appraised if it is a detached ADU . I have been told that it will be asessed differently on square footage to t...

Over the last 5 years, I have acquired 9 rental properties in Phoenix, AZ. Homes cash flow approx. $450 per month each (some more, some less), and there's quite a bit of equity now since the market has risen. Amount o...

As we approach a seasonally slower period for investors and real estate professionals, I thought I'd share some insight into the Oregon Coast Vacation Rental Market; permitting, performance and what to look out for in...

I am a landlord for a couple duplexes. Been doing this for about 10 years. My property management just put in a tenant in side A of one of the duplexes. I have a no animal policy (unless it's service animal which is r...

Because of recent rain storms and older units I am in need of some repair work on a couple of units. I contacted a GC that I found on a neighborhood website. He had a few positive reviews on Yelp. He’s on Houzz, also....

I keep coming across posters asking for advice on how to “scale” their investment or business activities.  What they’re missing is that they first need to ask “Is my business / investment process scalable?  Here’s, th...

I thought I would throw out a topic for discussion....Tell me about the process that you go through to screen tenants.

Just listed my first flip. My agent did the comps and after doing my research I instructed her to list a bit lower. The property is at 20 DOM now and there has been 4 viewing with no offers. This flip is in Baltimore ...

Hey everyone. I wanted to bring up a recent news story to see what your thoughts are. I reported on our blog yesterday a story, Zillow Banned in Arizona by Regulators. Is the Novelty Wearing Off? where the mega corp...