We are rehabbing a nice brick ranch in Milwaukee, WI and are planning on finishing the basement. As you can see on pictures one of the walls is braced. We don't know when the braces were installed, but I would guess a...

Long time lurker, first time poster. Struggled with what part of the forum to place this in, please feel free to relocate.I've had a rental for a number of years, bought it in 09' as a primary residence and converted ...

Hi, I need advice, please. Should I hire a lawyer or should I start fixing all this mess? Sorry for the lengthy story. The house I bought a year ago has a shared fence with a neighbor. At the end, there are 2 gates on...

In the thread about the TV show Property Wars, it was brought up about things found in and on foreclosed property.

1. In a recent one there was the last occupant's ashes. I called the relative to come get the ashes...

What is the biggest real estate investing mistake you have ever made?

Please share your experience in detail and provide a solution (if applicable).

A realtor I took a course from in college always impressed upon us to use an inspector you hire and not the one your realtor suggests. That there is too much room for a conflict of interest. Thoughts? Is this a positi...