I am new to investing and have just one rental property -a condo unit- near a college campus.  This complex is mainly leased by international students.  I'm looking to do some upgrades which won't increase rent but wi...

So I met with a handyman yesterday who wants to take my rehab on. He was recommended by my realtor who seems really knowledgeable. After going through the house and imagining the possibilities, he was interested in ev...

I am just starting out and it seems that by the time I look at a property, do the initial analysis, find a contractor and finally start the offer process, too much time could pass and the deal could be gone.  Would a ...

Hi all, I'm contemplating a return back to US and have my eye on Colorado. I've visited CO fairly often in the past. I'm probably priced out of Denver as I want to stay at a low debt level. I'm looking at making a cas...

I just looked at my first house and there looks to be absolutely nothing salvageable!!!
What would be an estimated cost to redo an entire house with swimming pool?!?

First off I have to say I love this community and all that I have learned from it. Was hoping I could get some nuggets of wisdom from everyone here.So currently I own my first home that is a 1 bedroom co-op in Westche...

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I'm currently in the USAF serving an overseas assignment. My wife and I are hoping to make our first investment purchase this year with the intention of renting it out for extra income. We've looked around...

There is a REO listing agent who hires a local structural engineer to do a slab report on apparently any listing with cracks in the drywall. The listing then includes a report that typically measures slope of slab, s...

Dear BPers,I'm looking for your valuable opinion on an area in Sacramento, California - zip code is 95824 and the main cross streets are 47th and Franklin Blvd. I live in Pacifica, CA in the Bay Area(a couple of hours...

I am looking to buy my first multi unit property in Bakersfield, ca and am debating between 2 different units and would like some advice on which would be the better option, particularly relating to the neighborhoods....