Hi, I'd like to allow my renters to keep Pits and large breeds, and promote myself as a dog-friendly landlord. They make up most rescue populations. I screen tenants myself, so I can meet them and their pet. I would r...

I recently closed on a two-family and I figured (because of the age) that there would be lead paint in the building.  The seller told me they had no knowledge of lead paint, which is common enough.  I assumed I would ...

Hello BP,first off all I have to say it was a great thing to find bigger pockets as it has really helped me alot to collect alot of information about REI in the US. My name is Sascha and I am 32 years old from Frankfu...

There is currently a high demand for owners to implement section 8 housing but that is an area I am not familiar with. What are the pros and cons of section 8 housing? Is this something I should look into as a owner o...

I have been looking at HUD foreclosures in Ohio. Many of the homes were built before 1978 and have lead paint. HUD provides the full lead paint assessment report that details the location and condition of the lead p...

Hello,I am becoming interested in possibly investing in hotels/motels in the future.  I have been reading that the mid to higher-level properties are valued on cap rates just like apartments.  I have seen a few on Loo...

This is question is for those of you with The Section 8 experience. If there is a post or article already addressing this, please be so kind as to share the link.The agreement I'm looking at says: "failure to pay the ...

Done deal! I am sharing my experience here with the rest of the community. After over a year of tenacious searches, analyses, and offers, yesterday August 1st 2017 turned out to be the closing day on my 1st owner occu...