Cliffs:Passed all my screening methods.  Give me 800$ cashiers check to hold house until Security deposit and first months rent is available.  Each time she attempts to cut me a cashiers check for the sec/dep+1 month ...

We purchased our first duplex last year and it came with two excellent long term tenants, (one left) and we were able to, in less than a month renovate and 're-rent for $300 more. The other units rent though was not r...

I am thinking of renting my current primary residence. I dont plan to hold it longer than 2 years so I am wondering if the 50% rule would apply?

From my time as a Construction Manager rehabbing REO foreclosure properties to my career in residential design I have learned a lot of valuable lessons and developed some helpful strategies that I believe can be usefu...

If you're one of the vast majority of Investors who's been "Asleep at the Wheel" and are discovering the massive Equity Savings available to consumers thru REALTOR REBATES, which the U.S. Dept. Of Justice has been try...

Hi everyone,  this is not a real estate question but more of a personal finance question on how I can save more for my future. I am currently working part time, I have a 401k and a savings account. I am in the process...

I had a tenant who brought in 2 cats and an unapproved dog. Upon her move-out after a year, it appears that the cats and dogs were having turf wars. There was a HORRIBLE stench in the stair landing that has no windows...

       Hello all. Me and my brother discovered bigger pockets about a year ago and after listening to podcasts and reading through some forums/books, decided to pursue home ownership for passive income. We both work i...

Hi BP!I'm currently shopping around to find a quality Kitchen/Bathroom Cabinet supplier for my galley style kitchen in my condo in the Bay Area. Does anyone have a good cabinet location? I plan to live in here for 1 y...

OK. Another article, again, this weekend, entitled "Smiling all the way to Settlement" pushing the monthly payment versus buying it right. Quote: Don't get greedy: We all want to make a great buy, but ... a few th...