Why do appraisals required by lenders for properties purchased with conventional mortgages always - a very high percentage - get valued at a ridiculously close number to the final selling price?There is no way apprais...

I submitted a bid on a HUD townhouse asking price $78K. My offer, substantially lower at $55K was rejected. No other offers have been submitted. I found another townhouse within the same development, same sq footag...

I have been searching certain areas in Florida (Panhandle Beaches; Disney area; Clearwater to Sarasota Beaches) to buy something as a STR. Looking at average STR gross revenue and the related costs, particularly the m...

All, I am interested to get some thoughts on negotiation. I have my first off-market lead and know that the seller is asking much higher than the number will need to be to cash flow with the goal being a short-term re...

Hello, I could use some advice about roofers.
I need to replace a roof on a duplex in Hamtramck Michigan soon, and I was wondering if anybody here has had good experiences with a reputable (yet budget friendly) roof...

Hi everyone. I’m thinking about investing in a STR house in Lake Harmony, PA. I have already identified a property. It’s a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath house with its own pool. Sleeps upto 14. I have a few questions:1. Occupanc...

What do you guys do when your contractors or subs up their prices per hour or per job for an exactly same type of work. Do you question them and try to get them back down, bite the bullet and pay if they do a good job...

Good afternoon,

I recently purchased a fourplex fully occupied and all tenants are month-to-month paying under market rent. I want to increase their rent and I have a letter written explaining the increase, but I w...

I just put in an offer on a house that I plan to live in and flip over 2 years. However, the house was in the middle of a "rehab" when the owner lost his job...and so parts of the house are torn apart. If I win on thi...

Hi all,
We are currently in the DD period and have asked the seller for concessions that we thought were most important to us during our inspections. The seller is now asking for the inspection report and appraisal. ...