Everyone says LTRs are passive, STRs are work.But why? What exactly makes them more work that can't be automated?Let's assume you self-manage. The most prominent problems that I can think of are:Booking/screeningClean...

I have a two family and just rented out the upstairs to a couple with two young kids.  The husband has excellent references and has been paying the rent on time.  They want to live there long term and he has even done...

Hi Group,

I'm wondering why there isn't a centralized database for commercial properties like you might find with residential properties with realtor.com?

I'm familiar with loopnet, but since I'm not a paying member...

I am looking to buy a duplex which is fully rented till July 2022. As it is fully rented and I don’t anticipate tenant turnover, I am leaning towards not hiring a property management firm to manage the duplex, screen ...

Hi guys!  I'm sure there are plenty out there, or plenty of posts about it, but I cannot seem to find much.  Can anyone link a post or an extensive housekeeping checklist that you provide your housekeeper/cleaning ser...

Ok folks I have been a independent investigator for 20 years now. One thing that holds true is that about 95% of the time what people are selling you in order for you to make more money doesn't work in the real world....

Due to significant structural issues, my renovation is over budget and I'm running out of funds. What was a bathroom and kitchen job turned into a major reframing. I need another $25k to complete the project, and I ha...

I sold a property that we owned in the state of Washington a few months ago. We closed on the property but 10k of the money was held back because the buyers wanted eVerything on the home inspection fixed instead of ju...

Full disclosure, I'm a CPA and this should not be construed as tax advice.  Please consult your personal CPA.I did a search on this topic and didn't see much discussion, so I figured I'd chime in.  My wife and I are l...

I just bought a property at an estate auction. The Agreement of Sale reads: "Title shall be good and marketable, and free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except such utility and access right of-ways as may...