I'm looking at 4 unit apartment. I'm having a hard time with how much remodeling should I do to it and should I deduct the estimated amount from the offer. I like my properties to look nice. A unit is on the market f...

Would you consider this a do it yourself job? We've never tried it, but as I have an entire house full of wood floors to be done, I'm wondering if this would be simple enough to take on...or not?

HelloNeed some advice about dropping PMI ($140). Quicken Loan called me and told me that they can can pay for my PMI because of my 820 credit score but my interest rate will be .5 higher. (My balance is not getting do...

Hi BP world, So I just had my 10 year HVAC unit go out for the first time on my first rental. Luckily, I am prepared and the reserves are there but it ate all the profit for the year. My experience with home warranty ...

Hey guys!So here's the deal. I noticed a house recently in a good area that was vacant and had been so for quite some time. I found out the owner was some kind of bank/government financing agency, and that the house w...

Hello Everyone,
I know the 1031 exchange is used to defer the capital gains under the condition you use it to buy another home. Is there a tax strategy for using capital gains off the sale of a home to pay off other ...

What is the most interesting thing you have learned while doing REI? This could be tax related, market related, tips, anything.. I am starting out and love hearing/learning about cool things that has helped investors ...

After months and months of looking, putting in offers and things not working out for various reasons, my wife and I have finally made it to the end stages of buying a home. Definitely a marathon and not a sprint...

Hi,My tenants have recently emailed me about mice. How much of this is my problem. I have rented before and when we had mice, we put out sticky traps. The property is in Chicago and mice come in door in all properties...

Rented out a property and tenant never moved in or paid first months rent. Do I have to  spend the money and go through the eviction process? Lease was scheduled to begin 30 days after signing. It's been 60 days and t...