I am trying to find the best way to make background checks from my PC on potential renters. I see several companies that offer such services online and don't know one from the other (i.e. Intelius, CriminalWatchdog a...

Hi there, I'm a small-time real estate investor with 6 units under my belt. When it comes to water issues, I absolutely cannot catch a break. Currently, I've got:One basement with a leak and horizontal crack forming o...

PDAs weren't good enough for Mr. Jobs, he had to go create an iPhone (which many of us now can't live without). He was relentless about trying to give the user the best possible experience. I wonder how he would reinv...

Sorry, this is a repost (I realized my original didn't have a descriptive title so I changed the title).....

Ok, so I was supposed to close on a duplex this upcoming Thursday. Today I'm over there outside looking at...

Just start to rehabbing and would like to know what is the most effective way to secure a vacant property in rehabbing stage. I read about the topics online and it seems that Dog, CCTV, light are useful. Without Wifi,...

Hi folks, first timer here! My wife and I have entered the market this year with our first purchase. We're located in Berkeley, CA, and own a parcel that has a 1000sqft house (2bed/1bath) in the front and a 2x800sqft ...

I keep hearing this is bound to happen, but I know that fundamentally the market is very different now than when things "crashed" in 2008ish. Who has data to show short sales are coming? Please show this with concrete...

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I'm getting ready to remodel my first floor garage space to include another bed and bath. Weirdly the garage is the first floor and is as big as the second floor living area so there's definitely room but I need ...

A new colleague of mine here on BP has asked me some questions via PM and I thought it was best to present his questions and my answers in the public forum for all to benefit from. This will also give him and others t...