Overview of the numbers: Purchase Price (Cash Sale) $31,500.00 Closing Costs $2,019.02 Rehab $29,800.00 Mold Remediation $1,950.00 Furniture Cost $1,200.00 ...

Hi All,I have a potential flip that needs a new kitchen.  Who do you use for inexpensive kitchen cabinets?  Big box store?  In the past I had an awesome custom cabinet guy but I've moved to a new area and don't have o...

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I spent a lot of time fixing up a rental, did all the work myself (with a friend), I considered the paint-job a work of art, apparently the tenant didn't think so, he not only primed the walls but also the trim now I'...

I have a foreclosure that I am seriously considering buying for a rental. My concern is the bathroom has a window in the shower.  I was planning on gutting the bathroom and doing a complete remodel.  I thought I could...

Hi All,Wondering if anyone has left a welcome present for new tenants moving in? If so what? Dan

If you've had a similar experience or are a lawyer I'd love to hear your thoughts. One of my properties in Indianapolis has a squatter, who basically broke into the house when it was vacant. He changed the locks and h...

I contracted to purchase an REO in December of 2010, skipping all the long and boring details, I finally just received word that the deal is accepted and I am now in escrow. I will not post any of the real numbers her...

People love "life hacks." A life hack is a simple strategy/process/tool/trick for improving your life in an unconventional way. For example: So... I am writing a post about "Landord Hacks" - it's the little things tha...

My girlfriend and I are trying to buy a 4 family home in Rhode Island. We want to live in a unit and rent the other three units (House hacking). My girlfriend seems to not understand why we need to house hack opposed ...