I rent a duplex outside Austin Texas that has a sewage pump/grinder system set up to grind waste and pump it from the duplex to the city sewer lines. The sewage from unit A and B fall into a shared sewage tank. Over t...

I follow about 5 short term and bed and breakfast forums. Although I learn quite a bit, the pervasive tone is often a victim mentality and a stunning lack of respect for supply and demand. Do you know what Airbnb / V...

I recently had damage caused by Hurricane Issac on one of my mobile homes and had Foremost Insurance come out to assess the damage and file a claim.

I was very disappointed to find out I have "loop hole" clauses in m...

I talked to an applicants current landlord and he said that the tenants are late with rent 50% of months over a 2 year period. However they are honest and always pay eventually including all late fees.

I talk...

I am getting ready to start my first fix and flip. I have a decent background of remodeling and I have a problem with perfectionism. I take great pride in my work so I want it to be top quality. This somewhat goes aga...

Hey folks. Wanted to introduce myself. My name is Landon Clipp and I hail from the city of Chicago. I have been wanting to get into real estate for two years and recently acquired a property downstate. I've been havin...

I'm just in the process of securing insurance to the inside of this condo, when of course the HOA calls me with an "emergency": the tenant somehow managed to get the drainage hose out of it's socket on the wall and di...

Hi BP,I was born & raised on a Louisiana farm, now developing software in Seattle and looking to invest back home.  Seattle's tech is booming and Louisiana's oil & gas is in a bust, it seems as good a time as ...

Hello All,I'm studying up on apartment buildings, as I thinking as a good next step for me (currently have a condo and ADU rented).My understanding as the main differences between 2-4 units and 5+ is the following:1. ...

I recently applied to get to approved for STR in the city, for my legal basement apartment in my 3 flat, and was denied since the unit isn't my primary residence.    I live on the first floor and figured I would get d...