when hiring a plumber or hvac guy or electrician I understand a need for them to carry insurance. I want a guy who is licensed, will warranty the work and carry insurance that will protect my property in case he...

I'm in the process of renovating a rental property. Everything is cosmetic except for the kitchen. We have torn everything out so it's down to the studs and subflooring. A potential tenant contacted me and said he was...

We are fairly new to this and have a very qualified family with pit bull mix that wants to rent our house. How do you handle renting to people who have dogs that are classified as "aggressive breeds"? Does the renters...

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Is there any downside to reducing the rent for a tenant by 1/4 just to have them keep an eye out for anything that needs doing or watching over the property? It is sort of a long-distance property and we...

Can anyone tell me how big of a deal it is to have work done without permits? The work being the addition of a second bathroom to a 3/1 in San Leandro, CA and the conversion of the remaining garage space into a studio...

Hello I am in Houston. I own 4 single family properties. I am trying to refinance my properties. Should I do blanket loan or inidividual loan for each property. If the answer is blanket loan do you know any bank does ...

I am not validating its accuracy, just reporting the news :) I found this interesting as I didn't think of some of the breeds. Thought others might find it informative.

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Hi. I am in a unique situation. Around 2005, I was seriously injured and medically retired from the U.S. Department of Defense. After I became able to walk again, I bought an RV and begin touring the country. I vi...

Working on rehabbing this house has felt almost spiritual to me. Every time I spread mud over a section of a wall it feels as though the house is sighing in relief and gratefulness for the healing and soothing salve I...

Hi Everyone,After scrimping and saving for four years, we've been able to pay off the mortgages on two properties we own. Our concern is that two homes free and clear could become a substantial financial target if we ...