I'm exploring the idea of buying a single-family home in South Austin and turning the garage into a self-contained living space that I would live in and rent out the main house. The idea would be to use that space as ...

Hi, my wife and I live in Canada. She is buying her first property in the US to be a rental one. She will probably buy more 2 in the short term and thinking in doing more of it in the future.
Now the question is: what...

Does anyone have experience adding pre-fab studios to backyards? I have a 2/1 property in North Oakland that's zoned for two dwellings. I have electricity and water already in the backyard and a sizeable cement pad. I...

I can't seem to get clarification on this.  If you purchase a tax lien certificate and the property is vacant, do you have any right to rent it or only to physically secure it?

New Florida Condo Law Puts Limits on Bulk Owners

Originally Published on July 11, 2017
By Perry C. Rohan, MBA, REALTOR, CPMReal Estate and Community Management Professional at Certified Residential Management Gr...

For of all thank you all for this great site that has made me so aware of the importance of doing things correctly. I particular I have (based upon the advice and input of others) created a Screening Criteria with sco...

Hey everyone! I was having lunch with another RE investor today and she mentioned issues in the past with refiing a property that contained lead paint. Has anyone had issues doing a cashout refi for a property older t...

I am in process of buying a wholesale deal for the first time. I have deposited a $3000.00 and waiting on closing next week. The wholesaler called yesterday and let me know that because this was a short sale deal ther...

I have been reading through the Texas Property code as I am going through a "more intense than normal" eviction.  The tenant has threatened damage to the property (most likely has already done this) and direct threats...

So I have set up an IRA for RE Investing.

I now have the opportunity to buy a duplex. It will be under market value, need about 20k in repairs, and will be cash positive

What is the best way to structure this?

I...