I’m thinking of getting my brokers license mostly for my own investment property purposes. Any suggestions on brokerages with low monthly fees and minimal commission given up? Would want residential and commercial opt...

I'm currently working on converting my first single family rental into a duplex in Washington State. I will be keeping this project in my portfolio for years to come. I'm trying to figure out best practices from more ...

Hi fellow BP-ers,I’ve been lurking on BP for a while, trying to learn as much as I can in the process, and I’m planning on making a purchase in the next 3-6 months. My goal is to find a 2-3 family in the metro Boston ...

Some recent threads have provided good insight to the cost of carpet, windows, hvac...

It would be helpful to me to hear what others pay for hardwood, granite, porcelain, roofing, etc. My contractor does everything ...

Blown and batt R19 insulation is missing in vacant house from the attic above a 10 X 10 bedroom.

I've called one insulation guy so far. He said $200 minimum charge to come out and do that small area.

He recommended...

I have my first house under contract and it needs a new HVAC.  I do not want my contractors to work in bad conditions but I also don't want the unit to get stolen.  It is cold outside and I can't expect them to work w...

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I am currently looking for my first deal with plans to house hack. I've come across the Little Village area of Chicago as a potential starting point for investing. What are your thoughts on the area? Is it ap...

My family owns a 3-unit brownstone that has a boiler that is at least 60 years old. On a weekly basis, the first floor tenant checks the water sight to ensure there is enough water in the system and also flushes the s...

Hello.  Does buying a STR with a pool put you at an advantage and increase revenue because it's more desirable for STR tenants?  Is the maintenance of the pool worth the hastle? 

Generally speaking, I see the majority of real estate analysis done using the deterministic approach we're people essentially use assumed averages to evaluate a property. In other investment realms such as corporate f...