So I received advice that I’m realizing might be wrong now. My bf and I bought our first duplex doing owner occupied with and FHA loan. I was told that with our next property we would be able to get that 3.5% rate one...

I'm sure I'm not the only person here who uses houzz, so I wanted to give everyone a heads up that houzz suffered a data breach and had had usernames and hashed password stolen. If you use houzz, you should consider y...

Something to keep in mind and I've seen this happen numerous times starting late last year, both from personal investment side and agent side: appraisers are being very tough on their appraisals. They're not giving an...

I’ve been thinking of upgrading 2 of my rentals after the tenants move out. Currently both have carpets, not high end properties. I’m tired of paying carpet cleaning every time tenant changes.
What type of floor does...

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen,I had a question regarding a tax specialist in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. I’m settling a debt regarding my mother’s taxes with POA and I am trying to submit an offer and compromis...

Yes. I said it. It goes against the grain of popular real estate teachings. But having goals might be hurting your business.  I’m also a pessimist, if you couldn’t already tell. Let’s translate this. Your goal is to l...

Is anyone else have trouble finding good quality contractors? 

“Be willing to sacrifice everything, but compromise nothing in your quest to be the best.” - Kobe Bryant
What we can all learn from Kobe‘s legendary life and career are in his 10 rules of success:
- Follow your pass...

Hi BP!Just a little background, I signed this tenant in early spring. Since it was a slow time of year, I had the apartment advertised as a rent special of $950/month until August 1st, then renewing as a year lease at...

Aloha everybody, I'm recently under contract for a property  and the roof for the property is questionable. The inspection report that I received was before the renovations/ corrections were made ( was I supposed to g...