The lack or inattentiveness of safety in short-term rentals is appalling!! Over the weekend 3 people died at a STR in Outer Banks due to a house fire, and it seems like every couple of months we hear of more people dy...

You can boost your equity by reducing expenses - but will you try?

Help fill the Innovation Shortfall by accepting my dare to reduce your rental's expenses by the equivalent of $100 per month AND providing supportin...

Hey Guys ...

Hope all is well! I don't post as often anymore, but I still lurk and read quite a bit. Anyways, received word this morning that my Duplex Rental House had a fire last night. Later learned this aftern...

Rent to Own is great for newbie investors. Here are the reasons why:1. With rent to own, you can buy a property at closer to market value and still make money. The problem in a hot market is that getting good deals is...

Question for everyone in the forums. What is your experience with solar panels and how the bank handles them? I'm assuming these would be a lien on a property like any other lien? The only reason I ask, is they don't ...

Hey people has anyone dealt with Chicago city violations. I just got recently hit with Chicago city violations with exterior violations like window replacements and owner ID sign missing. I never dealt with Chicago ci...

It’s kind of crazy how the economics of things always seems to even things out. One demonstration of this is the concept of ‘barriers to entry.’ I remember when I was back in school and this was just some busi...

Not you getting tested...getting the building tested!

As a Home Performance Expert I run into many situations of uncomfortable, unhealthy, and too often unsafe indoor home environments. When it comes to getti...

Hey all. I am getting ready to do a new construction project in downtown Charleston SC. My architect suggested taking a look at concealed mini-splits rather than a traditional HVAC system. The systems are a bit more e...

Hoping you short-term, vacation rental folks can help me out. What are some things to consider in the short-term/vacation rental market that go beyond just clean towels. I'm thinking tax considerations, property manag...