First, a confession - I am a total newbie, never done a deal and still in the learning phase. So the chances are I'm missing something really obvious but I've been analysing a deal on a house and it seems too good to...

I inherited tenants when I bought a duplex last Oct. One unit has three unrelated singles who share the rent equally, pay with one check and are all three on the lease. All was well until recently when one decided to ...

Hi BP, need a spot of advice for a bathroom reno in a duplex. Quick stats on the unit - 1920's structure, 1/1, approx 900 sf, projected rent $1650. The current bathroom layout isn't up to code so we're going to have t...

Looking to rehad a property with pretty bad hardwood floors. The home was built in 1900 and the owner has taken up some of the carpet in the living room. Pieces of the padding are stuck to the hardwood and it looks li...

All,What are your thoughts about investing near bases and do you think the military will be bolstered with the new president? I'm from the Tampa area and we do a lot of wholesaling, flipping, etc.. and I own a brokera...

My name is Lee Israelsen. I currently work at a pest control company.  I have met with some RE agents, looked at some multifamily properties and analyzed them.  Mostly I have been learning about real estate investing ...

I'm looking to purchase a newly renovated 2 family home in Jersey City Heights less than a block from public transportation into the city. The home is selling for $509k I am thinking of putting in an offer for $490k (...

I wonder what the feeling is among investors about buying a sfh rental with stucco siding. I keep hearing stucco should be avoided in Houston but then I also hear that it is ok *IF* the material and installation is go...

Below is the email I've been sending to Mortgage Brokers. To me this looks like a clear deal. Any thoughts? Ideas on how I can get this deal done in my condition?Hey Liz,I am Donnell Durden, and I'm interested in inve...

There are alot of opinions on what or how to invest in real estate. My question is what are the top 3-5 questions every investor should answer before purchasing any property?