There are some new discount property management companies that charge 5-6% (instead of the more typical 9% in Utah or California) and have data showing that they keep vacancy and rents the same as the 9% alternatives....

Hi, I recently bought a free-and-clear house at the local tax auction for $25K, When I claimed it, the former owner had left everything in place and it needed a cleanout. So my guys were down to the basement and looke...

Hi guys,I just want to get input from some savvy investors that may have gone through this in the past.  I am new to real estate investing and recently purchased a triplex in Pittsburgh.  I had two vacancies at the ti...

Over the years my preference in flooring has changed a lot. I started out with carpet, then moved to refinished hardwoods in older homes, then I started exclusively using Allure Vinyl Planks (glue ones). Now I'm not s...

Using your city's 311 service you can "Virtually D4D" to find off market deals that might not be in commercial realestate software such as propstream/wire/listsource, etc.. that everyone uses. Look at your city's 311 ...

When comparing sell or hold options, what formulas are most helpful? What is the ratio that drives you to decide one way or the other? I have a bit of equity on a property with very low debt, and it looks like prices ...

Just wanted other investors and lenders opinion on this. I have a private loan for a flip i am doing. The closing is supposed to be this Tuesday March 31. I already  got the mortgage commitment letter and everything w...

I've bought a couple hoarder homes in the past, they were the types of homes that rewarded you with experience.  It's one thing when I am buying a house in that condition, because I am thinking of the the pot of gold ...

Apologies if this is in the wrong place -If you have a SFH property with a grass yard - who does the maintenance? Do you ask the tenant to maintain the grass, shrubs, mulching, etc, or do you contract that out to a la...