HelloI have some land I want to erect a commercial rental building on which should have room for 6 commercial tenants. I am getting estimates for block buildings with rubber roofs for close to $900,000.00. With curren...

Have you ever and/ or would you recommend including in the lease agreement a restriction on using wood burning fireplace on the property. As in, it is NOT to be used at all?

Thanks!

I was told by a broker that the landlord is responsible for the propane tank rental fee that covers cooking in the rental property (and the tenant would be responsible for setup fees and actual propane).  He further s...

I just purchased a 4 bed 2 bath 2004 Mobile Home on 1 acre with a Septic system and permanent foundation.  It had a 100k mortgage at one time.  I am expecting to have around 25 to 30k in it and probably try to flip or...

Hello all, working on getting my first rental property. I feel as though I am decently versed in real estate and can analyze properties well. At this point I feel like I may be falling into analysis paralysis.. I’m ge...

Doing an enemy analysis and wow . .. . Does not look good for hosts. Initial search is centered on Yucca Valley to encompass everything from YV and north to Landers and east to Joshua Tree. For a short notice booking ...

The more I read the more difficult it becomes to figure out a funding method. There are so many ways to get it done. I just want some inputs and advice. I will be flipping in Jacksonville, FL. I understand there is no...

Hello Smart BP Folks -I am reading one of my favorite economist bloggers - Bll McBride at Calculated Risk - and I see an interesting article about rents and renters. I'm curious to see if anyone has some input on thes...

Are there any Chicago landlords out there familiar with smoke detector code in Illinois/Chicago?  My understanding is that all smoke detectors need to be hardwired near each bedroom.  I just bought a building and, for...

There's an old bank for sale in CT in a great location. It's a pocket listing, so it's not on the MLS yet. However, the building is in excellent condition, but one major drawback. The bank vault is still in the buildi...