Hello, I'm looking into buying a duplex in Los Angeles.  My offer has been accepted but I'm still debating whether to take it.  This duplex has two small units and a large spacious lot in the back along with a three c...

I have a shower that is leaking when used to the basement downstairs. This is an old leak that I thought was taken care of and apparently is not. So plumber advised that I redo the shower floor. I want to do the job o...

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I'm an investor from Chicago looking to potentially purchase my first property using an FHA loan. If I went this route I would rent out all of the units from day one (i understand that this is only permitted a...

I regularly teach courses at the RPOA and find that there are a few laws that many Michigan landlords miss in their management practices. Here are the top 10 I observe: Not following Federally and State mandated lead...

Good morning all,Looking for a little advice since I haven’t sold a home in this condition before. My seller had work done without permits years ago… basement with bathroom, whole kitchen and upstairs bathroom. Now th...

Has anybody ran into any issues with a property because of additions made to a property by the previous owner. I am looking at a property for a light rehab, but on the listing it says it does not qualify for FHA loan...

BP’ers,I’m putting together a counter-offer on what could be my first rental property and I’m very excited.It's a fourplex but while trying to confirm the property tax amount (current and post purchase) I discovered t...

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I'm about to sell my home that I bought in 2009. It was originally a 3/1.5 raised ranch. In the finished lower level (all above ground) I added a bedroom and turned what was a crappy half bath in to a luxu...

Hi everybody!Back again with another potential first investment purchase! My last condo purchase fell through due to family matters within the estate. Here are the details:Property is a 2 family in Lowell within 3/4 o...

Always on a holiday weekend . I get a call from a tenant , they said their is toilet paper in the yard .  I ask where and they say near the septic tank . I know this is not good , I head over this morning and sure eno...