Do you allow tenants to use finished/semi finished attics for storage? Some of my properties have trusses and no floor space, but a few have old style framing, and floored attics, where the HVAC and water heaters are....

I wrote down that I want to acquire 6 seller financed rentals this year. I have #1 in escrow and we close Friday. Still have all of April to get #2 and be on track. March was a great wholesaling month. Income is ri...

Random question!  It's just recently occurred to me that I'm regularly holding $10k+ in security deposits.  I'm sure many of you are holding $50k, $100k or $200k in security deposits.  What would be a good place to pu...

I was at one of my properties today to handle a different issue, but I noticed a bunch of icicles hanging off the gutters about 20' above walking areas. I had some large icicles in the past but this year I thoroughly ...

Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $302,000

Cash invested: $30,000

3 bd 1.5 bath mirrored duplex. Mid-century brick with two garages.

What...

Hi everyone,This is my first time posting here. I have a question about the possibilty of finishing a basement/garage and turning it into a livable space. I recently bought a duplex. The original plan was to live in o...

Momentum = (Mass)(Velocity)The mass of tasks I get done in any year is directly affected by how much velocity I have coming off of last year. I am hoping to add to this mass as we start this new year. Here's what I ac...

hi theremy name is david bethel and I am preparing to take the plunge into the real estate business. My initial interest is in flipping houses. I am so happy to have found this site where I can learn in a proper manne...

I'm looking a property that is zoned as 2 units, but has an attic studio with separate water/heat. My goal would be to live in the studio and rent the 2 units below. Would I run into any issues, legal or otherwise, by...

We're helping our smart, hardworking young workman into his first multi.  He knows how to do all the required work.  It's a good deal - in fact, if it weren't owner-occupied required, we'd probably buy it for ourselve...