Hi all,We are ready to refi a rental home we bought and fixed up. We have owned it for a year now, so I'm hoping it meets all time requirements to do a refi. The broker I used to do the original purchase can do 15% do...

Hi I recently came across some local programs in the Chicago area (Chicago Home Assistance Program) that offers a grant for up to 7% of the loan value so I was just curious to know if anyone has used any government sp...

Most of us are aware that Rent controls are a failed policy, reduces affordable housing and hurts the economy.  It can also lead to abuse by tenants and neglect of properties by landlords, as there's no incentive to i...

I know a homeowner in an HOA where the HOA keeps forcing him to repair a little retaining wall that keeps getting hit by cars/trucks backing up into it due to being in a cul-de-sac. This retaining wall is about 3-4 f...

Hi folks,Out of stater here looking to analyze deals in VA.  In my local MLS market, the RE taxes are itemized on the MLS report (which I can then verify through the municipality's web site).How does it work in VA?  T...

We received for the first time a 1099 Misc. from a Commerical Tenant of a property for rent that is held in our Self Directed IRA.  She sent it in my name, not the Trust companies name. Question - should I do a Correc...

I'm considering if I should buy home warranty plans for my rentals. I got a quote of $1000 for 44 months coverage with a deductible of $45 each claim. Is it worthwhile? Or just pay the repair cost when something break...

Hello. I heard these mentioned and wanted to know exactly they were. Can someone please explain what a reverse mortgage loand is?

Well I did it! I sold a mobile home.....(( sigh))
the thing is we cant close just yet, we are trying to find the Vin number on this mobile home. So where do I go? to get info ?

Amiga

Since the dawn of time, man has understood the need of a water source. Historically, great cities have always risen near the banks of rivers and lakes, and every lost traveler knows that his map to civilization is the...