BP, I am hesitant to purchase an investment property without HVAC. Not really keen on buying one that has or needs window units. Should this concern me or should I overlook this preference and focus on the numbers/cas...

Was doing our final walk-through of a duplex in Irving Park yesterday and there's a really strong, foul smell in the basement that wasn't as noticeable before.  The basement is emptied out and there's a bathroom that ...

Anyone here use Xactimate or similar to estimate rehab costs?

Hello, I believe I had a major discrepancy in the appraisal, which was verified by an architect, but I wanted to turn here for advice.The home, calculated by W X L, is 38ft wide, by 40ft long. The home also has a bonu...

My local housing authority put in some vague language to the payment standards for the landlord. And I need some clarification from those who are section 8 landlords.
Regarding the actual payment to landlords, they s...

When running the numbers on a potential rental property what are the main expenses to consider? How much should you set aside for vacancy, repairs and cap ex?

Hi everyone and thank in advance for answering this question.
So I purchased a C-Class property in Tulsa, OK with an window unit that included AC & heat. It was an old unit and went out, unfortunately. I assumed ...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $82,500

Cash invested: $10,000

Dutch Colonial on the East side of Barberton

What made you interested in in...

When it's vacant or when it's under renovation but you're not there. To prevent mold growth? Or is this just a waste of electricity?

  If you saw my post last month I recently inherited a 60 unit apartment complex that I am now self managing..ok.. so here in baltimore it is june and temps are running about 85 degrees during the day  and goes down t...