Renee Allen
Terrorists cause for housing slump
There is talk on the internet about terrorists being the cause of the housing market today. I can see where that would be the cause if you go back to 9/11. I remember we did not get an order in at the appraisal offi...
Robert P.
PEOPLE WHO RENT - ANSWER HERE!
What do you find most important for an apartment to have? This could be a feature, type of flooring, style of kitchen, paint colors, etc. I ask because I am about to rehab two units before I rent out and want to know ...
Melissa Jolley
Developer Question on Platted Property
Hello all!
I have a question for those who deal with commercial development. There is a property that was purchased for a small subdivision (around 150 lots) in my area- it was never fully developed and was foreclose...
Allende Hernandez
Clear coat on these cabinets?
Hi folks,I am going through my 1st rehab and I am as excited as it gets. I'm driving my wife crazy talking about it all the time. Hope it dies down as more come.Now, the cabinets in the kitchen and bath are in very go...
Will F.
Termites? Occupied 4 unit? Treatment -orange oil- tenting - DIY??
Anyone have recommendations for treatment of termites. I'm in Southern California- have wood frame 4 unit occupied building. 2 stories. There's several places on wood trim, wood frame, doors, windows, with holes and ...
Adah N.
Which Two Will Fetch a Higher Return?
If your budget will only allow 2 of these, which two will command a higher rent in your B-/C+ class neighborhood LTR rental?A. Remove carpets on stairs, hallway and bedrooms, replace with LVPB. Tiled backsplash and gr...
Andrew D.
Buying first house for future rental
My wife and I are 27 and looking for our first home. My goal is to buy my first house for around $180 or less, live there for a year or so, buy a second house to live in, then rent out the first house.
The issue is m...
Pino Alu
Should you buy in a bad part of town?
I live near St Louis,MO and see so many big old homes for sale in the $20,000 to 40,000 range. What advise would you give to a newbie looking to get started? The zip code I am referring to is 63115. I am looking fo...
Kevin Cardinale
My first repair
So a house fell in my lap, no seriously. Keep in mind the ultimate goal is to parlay this into launching my super real estate business. So this house has been completely vandalized: wires, pipes, walls, electric box, ...
Frank S.
Building small apartment instead of buying - Good or bad idea?
I live in Houston, TX. I've been looking for a small apartment (5-20 units), under $500K, not in section 8 areas, with room for improvements. Does not have to be in Houston but I know Houston the best. I have saved $1...