Hello,I just got a quote from a painter and he quoted one coat of paint, caulking and the minor wood repairs I need on the outside of my quadplex. Do I need one coat or two on the exterior? 

Hi everyone. First post here. My name is Adam and I'm from Houston. This site and the podcasts are so helpful. I really appreciate the info. I have learned a ton in the few weeks since I joined.

I have a question abo...

Howdy,I have a small portfolio of rental properties that I rent out on a "per bedroom" basis. I'm not clear on how the FHA applies to this type of rental. Because my business model means that I'm choosing roommates fo...

Drainage ditch too deep
The previous owners destroyed the natural drainage away from the house years ago when they added dirt and planted a large tree. The ground surrounding that tree slopes back toward the house on...

I hate this color that the previous owner painted this bathroom. What color would you guys repaint it? If it matters, I am planning to rent it out, not flip.

I hear all the time that to invest in real estate you have to know your market. I understand that means knowing property values, vacancy rates as well as many other variables. What steps do you guys take to learn if a...

I am looking to purchase an apartment complex in Los Angeles. Target price being around 1 million. Most properties I’ve seen are in bad neighborhoods. Mostly east Los Angeles or Crenshaw area. Wondering if this is a s...

Does anyone have experience refinancing an illegally zoned duplex?  It's zoned single family, but set up as a duplex.  It's within the City of Pittsburgh, which seems to be fairly lax about zoning (according to my PM)...

Selling a property that I own free and clear. What do I need in order to sell it without an attorney. The buyer doesn't want to pay for an attorney. What can I do to transfer ownership without an attorney?

Hi everyone, I’m an engineer in the Houston, TX area looking to purchase my first house/start investing in real estate. I’ve been researching the different strategies presented here, listening to podcasts, reading boo...