There are 500k sub-prime loans out there right now 41% of them are in default with late payments not to mention all the forclosures,and there are 700k Alt-A laons 54% of all of them were cash out refi the biggest co...

I thought I had a great deal on a 4 plex, and got 20% off the list price.   We have a contract for a cash purchase.   The numbers are great.The home inspection yesterday disclosed that there is vermiculite/asbestos in...

I called the county permitting office and they do require a permit to replace a water heater. Since it's highway robbery to pay a licensed plumber to do anything, I was wondering if most people ignore the permit issue...

Looking for advice. A property manager replaced a water heater at a single family home that I own in Kentucky without my permission. I found out about the replacement on the monthly statement summary from the manageme...

Hey everyone. My name is Derek Elliott. I'm a screenwriter living in Los Angeles. Brand new to REI. My journey began with a book called A Happy Pocket Full of Money. That led me to Rich Dad Poor Dad, which got me int...

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Not too sure if this qualifies as an announcement but I would like to let people know a little bit more about HUD (Housing and Urban Development) and FHA (Federal Housing Administration). HUD do...

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I’m exploring the idea of investing out of state. I been researching Detroit, and it looks like there can be potential there. Any advice on the Detroit market? Any zip codes you guys can recommend?

Hi All,I'm almost done rehabbing my vacant triplex in Oakland and will need to start shopping for appliances soon.  Each unit will have all the major appliances including dishwasher and in-unit washer/dryer.  It's B+ ...

When I am installing a new shower, I always use peel and stick tar tape and 6mill plastic visqueen. 1st peel and stick the tar tape to the studs and stick to the top 1" lip of the base and staple to the studs.2nd over...

Hi BP,Looking for advice regarding one of my rental houses in baltimore.  The original problem that came up in the inspection was that some bricks at the top of the chimney were crumbling. We were told it should only ...