I was looking at an REO that I really liked in an improving neighborhood in a great location. I loved the REO but I could not buy it. I would not live on that street with my family because of a cree...

Do some investors go without Texas Windstorm Roof Insurance on a small, 1 story house (1100sq ft)?Is this a sound strategy? It's almost $1000/yr with 2% deductible ($4k) with $200k value. A new roof is about $7-8K.

I'm in the process of turning over a property. What brands do you guys prefer for dependability and servicing in a rental? I'm looking for input specifically on:*Shower mixer valves (serviceability is big with this on...

California landlord. Tenant is suing in small claims court for full security deposit plus damages. He rented my house. I agreed to end his lease early because I wanted to move back in early. Everything was by email or...

Hi. My life seems it’s at an inflection point.  I recently lost my job. I need to quickly and soundly and carefully determine how to regain some cash flow income stream, potentially utilizing two homes I own. My husba...

Hi BP friends. I had a heating question and was hoping to get collective wisdom on the following:I just bought a 2 unit house with 2 bedrooms each floor. Total house is about 1450 sq ft.Boiler to first floor (accordin...

I've been trying to refinance my investment condo in Austin since the beginning of May 2014.  There are no problems with my application.  Everything passed, the finance documents, credit score, appraisal, etc..  Howev...

What are your thoughts on this deal?

It's got 4 1br/1ba units. Comparable rents in the area are $350-390, some including partial utilities.

Asking price is $29k and it needs "about" $25k in repairs, which can be ...

I am purchasing duplex, just found out after the home inspection it needs a new main water line as the old one is galvanized steel and is affecting the water pressure drastically.

Seller will not give enough to cove...

I have a double 20-amp circuit breaker where one of the breakers keeps tripping (halfway between the on and off position).  The breaker that's tripping controls 4 outlets on a kitchen island.  One of these outlets is ...