I am currently looking to purchase a rental property in the Germantown area of Philadelphia. These homes often have knob and tube wiring. I heard that less and less insurance companies are insuring homes with knob and...

Hello all,I am considering investing in my first MH Park.  It is a 17 Pad site with 10 PARK OWNED homes.  8 of these 10 homes have been completely remodeled in the past 6 months; a nice job remodeling without being ex...

According to RealtyTrac, flipping nationwide is back to 2006 levels (see video link below).According to the RealtyTrac:Top Markets for Flips:  Memphis (#1), Tampa, Miami, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Orlando, Biggest Flipping ...

I am purchasing my first rental in Philly and need your opinion(s).

Here are the facts:
Location: ZIP- 19125 - Kensington / Fishtown
Single Family - 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 900 square feet.
Completely Rehabbed in 2007 (...

Looking for suggestions from others rehabbing properties in Southern California and dealing with landscaping choices in light of the ongoing drought:I have an upcoming flip in San Diego in a neighborhood with a lot of...

I have a seller of a 50 unit apt complex offering seller financing with a down payment large enough to pay-off his existing note. The downpayment would equate to about 12.5% of the purchase price.

My question: Is th...

I'm aware that people are buying homes now. I know an agent in SoCal who has sold 57 homes in 2008 and already has sold 10 in 2009. She tells me that these people are buying retirement homes. Most of them will rent, l...

Hello BP.
Would you buy this Duplex?

Duplex for $205k with rent is $1100 each unit. Total deb service is $1280 for PITI and tenant pay their own utility.

Let me know what your opinion ? Your analysis point? Green...

We are considering allowing pets in one of our duplex rentals. What are your thoughts/experiences with tenants and pets? How much do you typically charge as non-refundable deposit as well as monthly pet rent? What ...

For those out there that are very familiar with costs and do a lot of rehabs. What should it cost me labor + materials (everything out the door) to:

-New tile for a 289sf kitchen and laundry area?

-New...