Hello! I own a duplex, live in one side and rent out the other. I had the previous side rented WAY under value ($850 with utilities included) for the past 2 years. My previous tenants moved out and I currently have th...

How do you folks handle nail/screw holes in walls. Filling them in not an issue but I'm seeing some renters are using anchors. Additionally, trying to spot paint even a white wall with white paint doesn't work, let al...

I’ve been fortunate enough to have found success owning my own business for the last 4 years. It pretty much runs itself at this point and I only have to put in less than 15 hours a week into it. In my quest to find w...

I got married last year on Halloween eve after not even knowing the girl 3 months.. the first month of the relationship was wonderful i was working in west texas building a gas plant and she was my camper wife.. but i...

I was wondering if I could get some advice on how I should go about starting a company that raises capital from investors to buy properties. My idea was to somehow raise the money for a complete purchase or a downpaym...

Hi, I have an out of state rental property that has been managed without issue for one year. The manager is a salty dog who I did not know, but who was recommended. Lease renewal comes up on Sept 15. During the renewa...

I purchased a number of adjoining properties mid last year. This unit came tenant in place on their first year lease. My first lease renewal of 2016 comes up next month and PM suggested a 9+% rent increase. I was very...

Hi all, I’m just about to close on a 3 unit property here in Chicago. It needs a bit of work with one unit I will live in and another two to rent out. Both have current leases that will run out in March and then I can...

Based on the current economy with rising taxes and a slow exodus, what would your investment strategy be and why? Is it still a good opportunity for rentals or should we be looking to get in and get out (flips) as fas...

In today's New York Times: Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias - The New York Times (nytimes.com)My initial take is that this is a sound move by Fannie and Freddie to address a real issue.  If it helps...