Home sales will drop, the housing shortage could become the worst in U.S. history, and home values will shrink in some cities. That’s the 2020 forecast from realtor.com, which holds one of the largest databases of hou...

If you own property, particularly any property that is not your primary residence, please be aware and get involved! The passing of this proposition will nearly quadruple property taxes for short term rental propertie...

One of my rental properties in Kansas City is managed by a property manager.  My recent monthly owner statement included a $443 charge for replacing a kitchen faucet.  Seemed excessive to me so I got a breakdown of th...

Hello! Just wondering if anyone has firsthand experience with True Submeter (www.truesubmeter.com). I manage a triplex and would love to submeter the water, but the HOA prevents us from doing it through the water comp...

Hi BP world, I am currently not taking a home office deduction since the entire space I use in my primary residence for my rental business is also used for personal activities (computer, file cabinet, office desk).  A...

Hello all,   I am in the midst of needing to interview contractors, and I am debating if I should provide a list of things that need to get done, or if I should just give them the Home Inspection Report. My thought pr...

I rented my duplex out to some druggies (no, i didn't do a background check and yes, i will DEFINITELY do that from here on out), and they left the stench of meth and cigarettes in the place. I've painted and it just ...

Where can i find inexpensive but quality kitchen cabinets? Is there an online resource for designing and ordering cabinets? I live in Canada but would consider ordering from the US if the price is right. Thanks 

Hey everyone, I know this question can be state or city specific but coming from someone who never did a deal before that is studying my market to find an edge I would like to know what has brought you guys or girls t...

We had discussed replacing badly damaged plumbing in a slab home and running the new pipes outside through the yard until it meets the city line in the front yard instead of going through the floor in home. I received...