There is an easy knee-jerk reaction to simply believe ownership in real estate is just like ownership of one's X-box; it's yours, you paid for it and nobody has any say, use or control of it but you yourself alone, fo...

[A little something for the blood pressure of @Matt Geerts and @Greg S.]Another of Toronto's finest tenants, but al least this fellow has a little style.

I am at the tail end of my first flip in FL (decorated and on the market). The buyer's inspector found a few small areas of mold in the basement. I'm afraid that 1) a professional remediation of this will eat all of t...

Hi I recently moved to an apartment (studio). Since I moved in I smell an awful odor. It was like something was dead. First week I tried to figure it out what it was. I thought it was the ac that needed maintenance. R...

Hello, I have searched the forum but do not see what I am looking for so hopefully someone will lend some experience here.Here's the story: I listed my home and accepted an offer which I stated was my last and final w...

Hi everyone, I would appreciate if someone can answer this question for me.I bought a house in Houston in March of 2012. We lived in it for two years and been renting it since.I am selling my house next month which wi...

Ok, so I am wondering in the state of Rhode Island, what are some recommendations for investor friendly title agency's and lawyers. Specifically one's that allow back to back closings, etc.

Thanks in advance for you...

In the state of Georgia, it looks like the requirement is you need 3 years of being an ACTIVE RE salesperson before you can qualify to apply for the RE brokers license. That said, is it possible for a part time RE age...

Guru's I joined this forum today and read through a couple of postings all of them are extremely interesting but what I did not understand is how can you RE- Sell property without investing

For a new investor like me...

So I'm estimating expenses and trying to figure out the 50% rule.  I'm an experienced flipper, but moving to buy and hold.  I understand the need for CAPEX reserves (5% of GOI) and property management (8% GOI), taxes,...