Hi Everyone,I just purchased my first townhome that I plan to live in for a year then rent out. I am going to make some updates while living there. I plan to replace the flooring, paint the cabinets, update appliances...

Hello, I bought a property last year from a friend. Didn’t do an inspection prior to purchase. Took his word and only had an appraiser go in and take picture’s. Anyways, I have a tenant who called and told me a toilet...

I am a new at this and I am going to see a fourplex that is an REO vacant and need a lot of TLC. I need to calculate the value of the fourplex. Can someone tell me which formula I need to use. Thanks in advance for yo...

Hi BP!I am in the process of buying my first property and we have a 12 year old water heater. The inspector recommends replacing it, but the contractor says it should go on for a long time.My question is: how long doe...

If your budget will only allow 2 of these, which two will command a higher rent in your B-/C+ class neighborhood LTR rental?A. Remove carpets on stairs, hallway and bedrooms, replace with LVPB. Tiled backsplash and gr...

Hey all -I'm about to purchase a three bedroom STR. The master can accommodate a queen, the two other rooms are smaller, and could probably accommodate a full without it being too large. I need help figuring a few thi...

Hey! My wife and I are in the process of renovating a townhome we own in Kissimmee, FL that we use as a STR. It is a two story unit with carpet on the stairs and in all the bedrooms. The carpet is pretty dated and nee...

Hey guys. I am planning on remodeling my current residence. It is a small 3/1.5. In the next 5 years we will probably be upgrading to a larger house to make room for some more children. My house is paid for so I plan ...

Marijuana Ignites Skirmishes Between Users, Neighbors

The article above is from REALTOR Magazine and describes some of the problems caused by legalized marijuana. If you're in a state with legal doobie, ganga, reef...

I am on contract with my first property and just got the inspection report back. This will be my first investment property and I am not sure how to handle all of the suggestions from the inspector. Want to hear from y...