I will be househacking and currently looking to buy a small duplex in Saint Paul... The duplex is very small & some upgrading will definitely be in store but am wondering what are the most strategic upgrades or re...

Hello, we decided to build a tree fort in the back yard for our oldest son, unfortunately the city building inspector has come round and hit us with a swathe of permits! Height restrictions, neighborhood requirements,...

Newish landlord here.  I have a couple items that need fixing at a property I'm managing myself and I'm wondering about the tax implications since they are higher ticket items.Item #1:  The drivewayI got cited for a c...

I am looking at a small 25 yr old office building for investment purposes.  I am trying to get some realistic figures for tenant improvement allowance and frequency.  Has anyone here analyzed this?  I have talked to a...

Team,In doing some year-end review, and 2016 planning, I've been working thru my forecasting accuracy. Been at this game 5 years now, and have evolved the business from a hobby to business system. It's amazing what th...

These articles are from the June, 2016 Consumers Reports magazine. Thought they might be helpful.http://www.consumerreports.org/home-improvement/home-renovation-without-aggravation/http://www.consumerreports.org/home-...

What commodities/customer relationship management would you provide when increasing customer service and rent in multifamily properties 

Hello all of you smart people.   I need some help.  I may have an opportunity to purchase a portion of a plot of land.  First, I would need to know if this is even possible in San Diego City.  Does anyone know if it i...

I recently purchased a multi tenant business office building. One tenant who has been there for 15 years emailed me stating that his carpets are worn down, always look dirty, and have some areas of balding. He wants m...

I gave my tenant permission to make an improvement to the building. I didn't think anything of it because it seemed like a minor request at the time. I saw the improvement the other evening and I was very happy with t...