We're starting renovations on our first STR and was looking for thoughts on the spiral staircase . The spaces between the vertical poles in the staircase are too wide (a child can easily slip through), and not up to c...

Today I went to check out a potential property. Cash flow was going to be around $1100 -$1200. Property was an 8 unit. In the 40 min. that I was there with my agent we witnessed a drug deal going down in the property....

So, I have 2 tenants leasing a 2 BR.  One of them walked out of his job 2 months ago and won't pay his share of the rent or contribute to cleaning the apartment in any manner.  The other tenant is covering the rent, b...

Has anyone looked into the Armando Montelongo course?

I thought I had a great deal on a 4 plex, and got 20% off the list price.   We have a contract for a cash purchase.   The numbers are great.The home inspection yesterday disclosed that there is vermiculite/asbestos in...

I became permanently, totally disabled from 26 years of Federal service in January of 2007. Remained current for approximately 1.5 years, middle of 2008. Bank of America/Countrywide told me I had to be 3 months behind...

Hello everyone,

I'm using this platform to document our progress on our latest(and only) acquisition. Located in Vallejo, CA It's an SFR built-in 1941 & has a finished basement that we will convert into an inco...

My wife and I are renting out the basement of some close relatives in San Jose, CA. We're comfortable and are in no rush to leave. We both have good jobs in the south bay. I also grew up in this area and most of my fa...

I think this is worse than smoking. Prejudice?

What was your biggest or most complex job?  For me it was adding a 40 gallon gas hot water heater to an existing 40 gallon electric electric.  I had a spare gas heater sitting around collecting dust.  The house was a ...