What is Hard Money & Why Would You Use it?A hard money loan (also known as a private money, rehab, equity-based or bridge loan) is a specific type of asset-based loan financing through which a borrower receives fu...

Windows and home price point? Does it really matter?

I have a potential partner that has sold an investment property and moved the proceeds into a QI for a 1031 exchange.  How would it be possible to purchase a multifamily property using the funds from this exchange?  I...

I'm looking to dig out a relatively small basement (15'x20') to increase ceiling height. The current height from slab to ceiling joists is 6'4". Anything over 7' is the goal. It looks like a stone foundation with parg...

We have a few rentals in our town (Tacoma, WA). Getting frustrated with the extreme laws and ready to go to a different area. We have a road trip planned to the midwest/south (Kansas City, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Cin...

I usually carry a Leatherman Juice in my bag and up until recently a Victorinox One-Handed Forester in my jean pocket. Well, I was stupid enough to take the knife to the airport and had to ditch it, so I got a Victori...

Even though Net Present Value is used mainly in financial management I think it is probably the best ratio/calculation for analyzing a real estate deal. Unfortunately in Real Estate Analysis people usually use mainly ...

I'm in a position where I will be buying my first home in 2016 and would like some feedback on how I'd like to structure my buyer's agent's commission. Frankly, I think the status quo for buyers agents is totally wack...

First let me tell you that I have 5 properties in three states so I'm getting better at what I do.  So what do I do, you ask.  First, I joined the air force in 1994 and bought my first home in 2002.  After losing much...

Hi I purchased my first triplex fully rented in Philadelphia.  Currently all of the units are carpeted.  Once the tenants move out would laminate flooring be ideal or vinyl?  I see an equal amount of comments for eith...