Hello all, I am currently under contract on a 4bd/2bth property that will become a long-term section 8 rental. However, one of the additional bedrooms has a working bathroom vanity with sink installed; worse yet, it i...

Hi,Some confusion & questions about a 1031 exchange.  We have a 5 unit multi-use building (commercial & rental) we live in part-time in Seattle & are thinking of selling & buying closer to the grandkid...

on a rehab sf flip....are there any thoughts, marketing data, or insight on what sells better as far as the colors of common asphalt shingles (black, grey, tan, reddish...)..?

In the "it depends" answer cate...

I’m trying to understand the basics of 1031 Exchange.Q: 1. The benefit is that while capital gain taxation is deferred it temporarily frees more money (profits/equity) for re-investing is this the point? 2. Does 103...

Hi Everyone,What is a reasonable expectation of how much time it usually takes to coordinate a toilet replacement?  Our PM charged us for 2 hours of time for coordinating repair for replacing a faulty toilet.  This is...

I've listened to several podcasts, browsed the forums and read some of the books, but I've yet to find any real emphasis or discussion about the design aspect of real estate investing. It's true I'm a complete novice,...

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I bought a property in Michigan, 1950s, 1050 sq ft, has a a crawlspace and if I fix it up good I'm expecting to get about 1,050-1,100 a month.

Now the issue is flooring, the kitchen and living ro...

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I have a 1 3/4 year old carpet with some stains - my new tenant is requesting a replacement carpet. I think the new tenant is being a tad picky, but my question is if it is fair to charge the prior tenant for re...

I'm preparing to undergo a large rehab of a rental property duplex with the help of a contractor.  As the project progresses I'll ultimately have to decided what materials I like for design finishes, ie- paint, floor ...

I am rehabbing the bathroom and plan on doing a full height tile shower with tub.  Shower is located on outside wall.  Do I eliminate the window?  If I am not removing,  what kind of window should I replace it with?...