Anyone having success finding deals from the MLS in Houston, Texas? There were a couple properties I wanted to submit an offer on. I always need to offer below the listing price for my numbers to work but it seems tha...

Does anyone have a worksheet with general costs for itemized rehab/replacement items?  I'm trying to put something together so I can do a really rough estimate of costs to fix a property after the inspection but befor...

Hi all, total newbie question here. Or maybe a couple, really. Or maybe I just need to ramble a little about a few things that confuse me as I make my way through these initial first stages of real estate self educati...

Hi Guys!  How do you feel about investing in multi-family units in Upstate NY (specifically Schenectady) today?  I know GE was a big draw back in the day in regards to employment, but I'm not sure about the current ma...

Hey everyone! (Happy Valentines Day) :DI'm looking at purchasing an apartment complex and wanted to hear what you all thought about the deal analysis so far.It's a 23 unit property just outside of the DFW, TX area wit...

Howdy BP,

I will be giving updates on this project periodically. Feel free to ask questions to drive what I write:

Here is where is started, and here is the November update:

Thank for the idea Ji...

Has anyone had success treating a unit with diotemacous earth for bedbugs? I thought I did a very good job of lining the entire apartment with light DE powder just like I was supposed to but the critters came back ...

I have been getting nickeled and dimed with leaks and clogs.    From a prior life in Illinois, I remember we had no problem making all plumbing issues part of the tenant's responsibility in the lease.   However, I'm n...

You don’t have to read all below to weigh in as it is kind of a ramble, my core question is: what to use for decks in rentals comparing wood (redwood for example) and Trex or similar plastic decking. Trex is a recycl...

Hi there! I'm from Colorado. My wife & I are headed to Idaho in August. We are going to make our trip part business, part vacation. What areas are great for work/life as a young family, we will potentially move th...