For older homes, the height is typically not to code so the existing concrete floor needs to demo'd & then dirt dug up to meet the height. My question is does everything on the floor need to be removed (ie, the fu...

I had an estate sale under contract back in July 2014 in Raleigh NC and proceeded to close. One of the heirs after signing the contract decided they didn't want to sell and would not sign the deed. We waited and waite...

As a new investor in Orlando, I am having a really hard time getting in contact with general contractors. I called about 10 from Angie's list and left voicemails, and only got a call back from one, who ended up not be...

I am working on my fourth investment property and have been buying everything from the big box stores that was not supplied by my contractors. Is there a better place to buy materials in Houston other than the big bo...

Hey all,Another paint question I know. I have to do some painting again and color matching is getting old. I want one color that I will use for the rest of time. I was thinking of light gray because it’s neutral but h...

We're in the process of buying a new private residence and, as in the past, I feel this kind of...like...hush hush disconnect about the whole process. Everything has to go through the realtors, the home owners kinda a...

I have been looking at purchasing a turnkey condo in the Orlando area as a long term rental.  I found a unit with a reliable existing tenant who wants to remain at around 100 per month below market value rent which fo...

Have others in the BP community started out in real estate with becoming a real estate sales agent?  If so, do you feel it helped or hindered your start into REI.  What are the advantages/disadvantages?  Do you feel l...

I've been thinking about getting my own real estate license so I can save more on properties I buy, including our own future primary residence. Does it financially make sense to carve out time from my schedule (evenin...

Hello! We are closing on our first out-of-state investment. How do you handle showings for prospective tenants from out-of-state? We would prefer not to use a property manager, and our realtor is charging one month's ...