From the LA Times, 5/17/15, Business section, page C8, Real Estate page:  At least in California (check you own state laws which may be similar) : For those who own condo or townhouse, or any property with HOA:  You h...

Here we go! My brother and I bought a legal multi family in 2010 when our parents gave us the boot. We saved and bought a second home to keep one each as a primary. We borrowed against the second one a heloc to purcha...

I'm hoping to get some advice applicable to house hackers for liabilities including insurance, legal protections, and limiting liability.After listening to Podcast 109, I've become interested in Asset Protection and m...

We are considering making an offer on a bank owned property in Michigan, but there are potential issues. The lot is approximately 8 inches short of the minimum lot width requirements. In addition, the edge of the ho...

The seller lied on a sellers disclosure regarding water in the basement which resulted in toxic mold exposure and huge health issues for my family. We viewed and purchased the property while it was winterized. The bas...

I have a SFR that I just put on the rental market after two years of remodeling.  The place is brand new from the studs in.  I have had a myriad of unqualified people inquire.  I did get a request from a person who is...

Well it's happened.  people are applying to rent our units with their emotional support pitbulls and other animals . Of course we follow all fair housing laws . but what we need to do is weed out people that have legi...

I've been looking to purchase a duplex or triplex in the plymouth county area but not many are available. I've also thought about the idea of buying a single family home with an in law and renting that out. I never co...

Hello! We are new homeowners, new to this site and have just started on the path of REI. We bought a house in Mt. Washington (Pittsburgh) in June 2017 through a Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Loan. We first made an ...

Curious for thoughts on what went wrong...thank you for your insights!  My tenant stopped paying rent and had to be evicted.  While I'm thrilled this person is out, I'm out 3 months rent, plus legal fees and now about...