I am looking at a couple of SFHs that have fireplaces.  I was wondering what people's  experiences and issues with a fireplace in a rental unit.  I am not sure if it is a good idea.  Are there issues with insurance?  ...

Happy New Year to everyone! I recently closed on my first home purchase last November. It is a duplex in North Linden (growing C neighborhood) and I plan to cashout refi towards the end of the year. I am doing a full ...

We just purchased our first rental property, a 4-unit, all 1bed/1bath, coin laundry in basement, and 4 car garage in the rear. I would put it between a B and C class. It's working class, and OK Public Schools. Cr...

Below is the current situation and I would like to get perspectives on the best way to protect a new rental property purchase.Current Setup:CA LLC 1 (1 long term rental property)CA LLC 2 (1 long term rental property)C...

Hi all, I am looking for advice from those of you with more experience than myself.Does anyone have recommendations for websites that show predicted real estate prices over the next year or so? I've been getting confl...

I am frustrated. Once again I feel defeated by the awful inspection system of Baltimore City.I just had one of my units inspected and it failed for the most subjective items. Such as:Paint walls in basement laundry ro...

Hi all,Looking at a house in the Albany, New York area and had a question. Has anyone ever dealt with knob and tube electrical?I know prices vary from region to region but I would like a rough estimate for how much it...

Hello BP,
I am having difficulties renting out my property in the winter. I have had two applications. It is a couple, one has a good credit, almost hits the income required, good credit score. Her Boyfriend isn't th...

More and more tenants and tenant applicants are quick to perk up and claim "I have a pitbull, it's an emotional support animal" as if they have found some fool proof loophole. Some applicants have as many as 3 pitbull...

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This is to reply to a previous post as well as information for others. This is the lease that I am going to use when the previous lease expires. It has been revised by my attorney. All comments, concerns, o...