The property is a 3 unit - store front, 1st floor 1 bed bath, and 2nd floor 2 bed 1 bath -- $1500 monthly income.  The owner owns free and clear and willing to carry mortgage. I offered full asking price of 12...

So many people ask about setting up an LLC or purchasing umbrella insurance to protect their assets from a lawsuit. I personally think the risk is exaggerated and these protections aren't as necessary as one would thi...

There is a lack of new housing nationally… and this will not be fixed by our government or anyone else anytime soon. FYI: the median cost of a house in the U.S. is currently $263,000http://www.politico.com/agenda/stor...

I have a question here. I'm wanting to know how much it would cost to re-paint old kitchen cabinets? I believe they have a clear coat on them that requires stripping down. I got a quote for $1450 but believe that is w...

Hubby and I have multiple units out of state in Michigan. What that said, we have contractors doing the work for us, and overseeing things, while they communicate with us. I just had someone sign a lease on Monday, ...

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'm really looking for the solution to this problem. I live in Berkley which is just an average blue collar city with a small population. My home which is a 3/2 has a tax of 3k annual, which is the norm here as we...

Hey Everyone, I have done all kinds of door replacements.  I like using preframed doors and try to just save the trim around them to use again.  Awhile back I bought some doors and just removed the hinges and using a ...

Hi--I'm new to this forum and new to real estate investment in general. I'll be a first time home buyer and would love to get my housing situation figured out while also leveraging my first-timer status to get my real...

For years my wife hated it when I would watch "Designed to Sell," "Flip or Flop," "Flip This House," or "Curb Appeal."  She said that since we were living it on a daily basis, doing 10-25 home renovations per month th...