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I've read some real estate books that talk about how you don't want to own the nicest house in a neighborhood. Obviously the comps in the area are going to bring its value down, right?
Does this mean you should avoi...
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You win some, you lose some. Had a tenant go non-responsive for the last 30-days, pay half of March's rent to the manager and just disappeared yesterday. Manager called me to say we have the keys, must have been dro...
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I just bought a Nikon 5100 and it comes with a stock 18-55 mm lens. I have an interior design friend who uses a 10-22 mm lens to capture more of the room.
Anyone have suggestions before I go buy a Nikon 10-22 mm len...
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Need help with a unique situation. I bought a property from a tax deed auction on Tuesday and the next day I received a call from the police department asking if I was planning on evicting the current tenants. The ori...
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Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this subject.Did you end up picking an area because you wanted to live there, or because you thought it'd be a great place for your niche of real estate?
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Anyone done a 203k loan on the Kenai Peninsula? Wondering if there's HUD consultants and approved contractors around. Not sure if the reporting requirements are too time consuming for contractors in a busy market.
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Hello,I wanted feedback on a deal I am working on in the Syracuse, NY area. It's a nice neighborhood and close to amenities.I have an offer accepted on a 6-unit apartment building, which includes 5 1-bedroom apartment...
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Hi there,
I recently purchased some units that have been and will continue to be rented out to college students. I am currently in the process of repainting some units and doing some other minor repairs between tena...
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Excited to delve into real estate investing with three properties already in my portfolio! Currently prepping a new property in Arizona for the rental market and seeking advice on planned updates:
Considering upgradi...
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Just like the title says, Im wondering if it is illegal to accept payment for connecting a buyer and a seller? If this is not illegal what is the correct way to go about this? If this is a legal issue what is the pena...