So I have what I believe is a very competitive offer on a large two unit. The current owner took very good care of the property. My bid price was based upon the assumption that I'd be able to finish the attic with atl...

Is this really how it works? 6% for the Commonwealth, 1% extra for local tax, 7% more by the sale people who take the 1%, Allegheny County.When did this become Europegheny County?

Hey everyone. I just got a phone call from a neighbor to one of my rentals. He said that one of my new tenants (they have been in there for 1 month) has been intimidating him. It was hard to hear him but it seemed lik...

Flipping a house with one bathroom Currently has a tub with a shower and one sink. We want to add a double sink to do so we would have to lose the tub and add a walk in shower. Plus side two sink and nice looking over...

Is it better to buy a SFR in Pleasanton or West Livermore(which is closer to Pleasanton).Where is it expected to appreciate more?Whenever the downturn happens where is it expected to rebound faster based on todays buy...

Hey Everyone,Hopefully this question is in the right spot. My partner and I are currently renters, we are about half way to our goal of being able to provide a down payment of 5% and closing costs on our first propert...

  Hey all of my fellow Duluth investors.  My wife and I looked at a large old house in the Congdon/Endion area of Duluth yesterday and love the house.  It has great historic woodwork, beautiful spaces, etc. but needs ...

I have a very capable 22 year old son who is a 3rd year electrician apprentice. He has no debt (including NO credit card, school and automobile debt). He has managed to save $35k with a small $2k emergency fund living...

For those of you considering selling a home, allow me to indulge you with the latest and greatest trend. Converting a perfectly functional and useful garage into a non-conforming bedroom cave! That's right, nothing sa...

Woke up this morning to -9F and howling winds, turning my phone on I learn we have 2 tenants in Milwaukee with heat out.Having a furnace go out is during winter is a major inconvenience during "normal winter weather" ...