On one of my recent specs I thought it would be fun to document the project with pics. So I will share here the pictures and documents for anyone who may be considering specs, or is simply interested in following the ...

I am well above the average DIYer in skill, and was mostly through a home-inspection course before career change, so I know a great deal about most things in a home, except for wells/septic.

I am looking at a...

So i thought i knew how to handle all issues with bad tenants until now.

I need your help on this one guys.

Tenant calls me about noon and tells me that somebody broke in her apartment and that it happened between 1...

I have some land about to be under contract where I plan to clear it, reinstall the utilities, and either build on it or have a smaller new home built on it. I'm having trouble finding someone to lend on this. I am co...

Good morning everyone. I am getting ready to convert my primary residence into a rental property after we move. This will be my first time as a property investor. I am trying to make sure we do all the necessary updat...

I love reading these, so now that I am in the big (well, minor) leagues, I thought I'd start one too.On September 8th, I, my husband, father-in-law, and 6 week old son made the trek down to the county court house for ...

My tenant signed a contact that clearly states that when he moves out the property must be in the same or better condition as at the time he moved in normal wear and tear excepted. 
He mounted a TV and when the mount...

I am starting to invest in Class C neighborhoods for the first time. (Previously stayed in Class B and above)What are some recommendations for screening tenants and rent collection?(Bigger deposit? Background Checks?)...

which brand of locks do you use at your rentals?

The good stuff Medeco? Baldwin?

Middle of the road Schlage?

Lower end kwikset?

Or even Defiant from the home depot?

I...