I recently had to do some research (read: cutting into the wall) on my clothes washer drain.  I found that there is no p-trap, either in the wall or below grade in the crawl space.  The washer plumbing drains straight...

Do you use QR codes to advertise your rentals?I started to experiment a bit with it as a way to point them to a web site with more information and details.As you know, if you use Postlets or any real estate web site t...

In a recent request, I had an investor who asked me to look at this zip code in COlumbus OH. 43204 encompasses Westgate, Central Hilltop, North Hilltop, South Hilltop, and Valleyview. The numbers look great for cheap ...

Hi does anyone know of a free API or other data source that will help me programmatically extract city or zip code level rent estimates? A small lag in data is totally fine since I am doing medium-term analysis

Hello all! My name is Dillon Kiley and I currently go to Colorado Mesa University studying software engineering. I believe college is a scam, generates a crazy amount of debt and just gets you stuck in the corporate r...

I looked at a 2-unit bldg. in a not so great neighborhood. The lower unit  looks like the bedroom was an  addition and the building for does not have a backdoor. Should this be a concern, as far as being able to rent,...

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I hired a new PM to manage my quad in an “up and coming” neighborhood. They took over in February and part of the punch list was to replace the front door to the building as the lock has been broken and it’s ...

I'm hoping someone can help me drill down on understanding the legality of short term vacation rentals in St  Petersburg, FL. I am finding conflicting information online and from people in the area. I understand that ...

I bought a house in 2011 and lived in it prior to moving out at the end of 2014.  February of 2015 I began renting the house.  I am trying to determine my cost basis for depreciation.  I know that it will be the lesse...

I recently purchased a 12 unit building which I would like to take from class C+ to class B+. There are two 3 bedroom units on the second floor and the rest are 2 bedrooms.  I was just given notice (for November, not ...