Hey, I have recently listed an airbnb in September and I got an inquiry for a few dates. They asked me if I would consider allowing them to have their wedding ceremony at the property with the reception after. I'm con...

I am planning to buy a fixer upper and make it a B & B.  I'm torn about using a general contractor vs. doing the general contracting myself.CONs of Hiring a General Contractor:1. They are reputed to suck big time ...

When you're buying a house using an agent, and the purchase contract has an inspection contingency period, and some fairly sizable issues arise during the inspection, does your agent: a) try to convince you these item...

I have a rental that is rented with signed lease for 1,300 a month the new tenant who just moved in last month, this month decides he only is going to pay $1200 because he says he didn't do an final walk thru prior to...

Ok, lets get the "it depends on your state/local municipality" out of the way.  I am looking for a more general quesiton of what is a reasonable hourly rate (or per job) to charge for DIY repairs.  For example, if a t...

Hello BP!I have been working with an architect and builder on getting drawings made and construction quote for a garage apartment and would love feedback on this deal.I live in the Houston Heights area.  (For those no...

The bottom unit of my duplex is a 2BR and both bedrooms are on one circuit breaker. Most of the other breakers are a 20V but this one is a 15V. The tenant says that it keeps flipping and all he has plugged in is a mod...

Hi All, I have a 13 year old rental property in Austin that needs 4 lbs. of R22 refrigerant. I'm being told by the HVAC contractor that because of the phase-out R22 is $125/lb. If I'd like to find the leak that will c...

Hello all . Peace and blessings . The ultimate question is what can I do realistically do you 20-30 k cash in real estate ? Creative answers , advice in real estate , which markets please answers .Some context ,  in m...

I own a condo property in Dallas area that had 5-6 leak incidents from the unit above.  I, as the Landlord have responded all repair coordinate/cleaning within 24hrs after the report.  However, the tenant is now threa...