From what I've read, it seems like finishing a basement will not add very much value to a home unless it is a walk-out. In some cases, it won't even count towards the square footage of the home. I really don't underst...

I know that in Texas if a property with only one lien against it is sold at a foreclosure auction for more than the amount of the loan being foreclosed upon, then the excess is paid back to the owner who was foreclose...

First i want to say hello to everyone i am so grateful and appreciative of this site and everyone that takes the time to educate and spread knowledge freely here.please excuse any mistakes or errors from my typing i a...

When presenting an offer do you typically do so within a contract ready to be signed or could it just be on something less formal ('napkin') needing more or less a verbal agreement soon after which you provide seller ...

New to investing, looking to buy first 2-3 family unit in Cleveland Heights area, need recommendation on local realtors to help find a property.  

I just closed on a duplex rental property in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Any words of advice or beneficial strategies that can be offered to further my real estate endeavors?

Howdy!This is a site that I have been following for a few years now, and I have finally decided to take action!  My real estate career consists of many years in custom home building, mostly on the design and managemen...

One of the most frustrating parts of landlording for me is showing each property 20+ times before I get a lease signed. Even when I price a unit well, I find that the people who come see it seem genuinely interested a...

Me and my wife are under contract to buy a beach front condo on Florida's gulf coast. We close August 3. Inspection went well. Appraised at the purchase price $435k. HOA background checks were fine I was told last wee...

Hi all, I've made an initial verbal offer on a property. The agent is saying they will give me a 3 day inspection period with closing in 15 days. Am I assuming correctly I would only have the three days to do ALL of m...