I spoke with my local zoning office to ask about converting my basement. They explained that basically adding a 2nd 220v outlet is what determines whether or not it's multi family. Any suggestions on how to convert my...

Hey folksSo I am looking at a 2 family to purchase that has the potential for a 3rd (illegal) unit.  The current seller was a contractor who died 1/2 way through converting the 3rd floor into a 3rd unit.  As is, the n...

Right, seriously, there's a game on Steam called "Tenants" which, I suppose, is a landlord business simulator.On sale now for $17.49.Quick blurb (not trying to advertise for them, honest):Become a landlord and deal wi...

Has anyone ever restored a fire damaged building? Seems like a total teardown but just curious about experiences others have had. Also, interested in finding out about special government grants for projects like ...

I'm a RE investor in Ohio with a small portfolio currently but looking to grow.  I would appreciate any feedback on 2 questions:1) Does it makes sense for investors to obtain a RE license?  I'm leaning toward obtainin...

I just started renting to a tenant for a month.  Within a month, she has caused multiple issues to the property, estimating repairs is closed to a thousand dollars just within a month.  I paid in the beginning hoping ...

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After 8 years of investing and building my 9-property portfolio I would say the biggest obstacle I have faced thus far is scaling from buying 1 single family rental property a year to buying 5 in one year. Th...

I own a rental with 4 rooms and hallway in the basement. The 4 rooms had carpet glued down and the hallway was 20 yr old black tile.  I ripped it all up and I'm debating what to do. I will be renting to College studen...

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It's 6 a.m. In Houston! I spoke to woman yesterday who wants to sell a home that her husband left her and her son through his will. She has power of attorney over her son who is incarcerat...

Hey guys. I just bought my first house, moved in last month. A couple of weeks ago, we had a very wet weekend and I noticed water stains in the baseboards of my finished basement. No French drains, no sump pumps. I’m ...