I just put my first property under contract this afternoon. They were asking 200k, and I offered 155k over a month ago. They did not accept on the spot. They called me today and wanted to sign the contract.

I have s...

I've noticed an invcreasing amount of people ending their post with some variation of "No legal advice". Is this due to something or some new legislation I'm not aware of?  Of course you're not giving legal advice, th...

I have a 4plex and two of the tenants moved out at the same time. Currently I am putting in new flooring, painting, appliances, etc. in both of the units.The question is should I stagger the ending lease dates when I ...

Hi we have a building that I'm managing that has a long thin crack in it. It could just need some sort of patching. I hope it's not something structural or that in the worst case the wall collapses.

I was wondering...

My wife and I had been looking to do a lease with option to buy for some time in Florida.  We hooked up with a guy that does business through webuyyourhouse.com.  we met with him the owners of he home  we decided on. ...

Hello everyone! I need advice, I am attempting to buy a 3 bed 2.5 home (My very first home) from a older gentleman with; no representation who is trying to move out of state ASAPWho refuses to pay a broker fee (becaus...

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I'm pretty sure I have mold in one of my houses. Apparently, there was standing water for a few months by a wall outside the house. I looked into the problem and found out that the puddle ha...

I recently closed on my first house and after about 1 month the first rain came and it was discovered that there was a leak due to a water stain on the ceiling. Prior to closing I had a house inspection and it was not...

Hey all, I have a strange question regarding inspector ethics and civil implications of sharing info. I paid for an inspection on my Mom's house which I am in charge of selling as part of her estate and fixed all the ...

I have a SFR in a B class neighborhood, my first property.  Wondering how often you check-on/walk through/inspect your properties after they are rented?  My tenants have been in there about 3 months.  I have noticed s...