Looking for an advice on the most effective and efficient way to block up an old basement window. Background: I was chasing leaks in the basement of my old house and found an old boarded-up window behind the drywall. ...

I notified residents of a rent increase of around 7 percent, since we'd banked a few years' increase. The City of Oakland then passed an Emergency Ordinance capping rent increases, which states: "any notice of rent in...

What are the the pros and cons of using FHA vs conventional 20% down? Can you switch from FHA to conventional to avoid PMIs in the middle of the loan term?

I have found a short sale property that is listed well below market value that I want to purchase with all cash.  I am not sure the big national bank will accept the offer but thought that if I give an earnest money d...

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I have a 3-Family house in Albany NY under contract with a 2-car detached garage that cannot be used (roof is collapsing, structural issues). Removal according to the inspector would cost aroun...

Well, we are having to go through our first eviction process. Tenant didn't pay (she's on a lease) and also hasn't paid the water bill so we'll get stuck with that I'm sure. She says she doesn't have the money for ren...

We are closing on a 28 unit property next week in a C to C- area. Our first priorities are to make the outside have a safer appearance for better curb appeal. Initial thoughts are removing trees to give the parking lo...

I'm about to rehab a property in need of odor remediation in a big way - cats. I got an estimate from Servpro, it's so bad. Every scrap of carpet and pad has to come out. Floors will be cleaned and sealed, surfaces an...

I found a 6 unit that "supposedly" gross 40K. So I ask for the income and expense statements, not sure what they are called in the real world, and the agent says that owner managed the property himself for the last 10...

I am working on renovating a multifamily building on the Westside of Los Angeles county and trying to figure out how to navigate a situation. Here are my objectives:OBJECTIVE #1: Do a 150 sq ft addition to one of the ...