@Gail White wrote in an earlier post:I have made an offer on a house where there has been a very heavy smoker living for a number of years. The originally white popcorn ceiling is now yellow over the entire surface. T...

I recently completed the EPA Certified Renovator Training. Today, I received the Email below. Now, the EPA is not satisfied with the certified renovator. They now want to add another layer of inspection ($$$, delay...

This is a would you rather scenario. Its a time sensitive scenario, you can't choose both. 1. Flip, purchase price 110k, needs 40-50k, sell for 199. 2. Rental Porfolio, 5 houses local same town 300k after taxes and mo...

What do you with leftover liquor and beer you find in your STRs?  I normally leave it for the next tenants, since I have 2 beers on tap with the kegorator in my garage.

Good afternoon, BP.When you start out and buy that first duplex (or other multi-family property), would you rather A) save enough in your reserves that you're covered for at least 6-months' worth of lost rent? or B) u...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $125

Cash invested: $31,000

Still trying to figure out if I should wrap rehab into "Purchase Price" and figu...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some sage advice on the re-developement of commercial/industrial buildings for the purpose of re-zoning them into multi-family apartment buildings. Sort of the loft-style living. I have ex...

Thanks for reading my first post.

We are in the process of rehabbing a 2-unit house that is over 100 years old. The tenant that most recently lived in the first floor apartment was a bona fide hoarder. He had a littl...

I am a big fan of Denver as a whole for investing, living, etc. There is one neighborhood that I think has the potential to be a goldmine though.Elyria/Swansea is just north of downtown and other hot areas. Pros:  Clo...

So here's the situation in front of me that I'd love some outside thoughts on... 
I bought and live in a 1911 4-unit building. Lots of work to do, great cash flow, the area is rising from the ashes, it's on the water...