I always find it interesting how I come into these forums and I talk to people in everyday life and they all say the same thing. "How do I get from where I am now, to where I want to be in life?". Often referring to f...

Plumbing problems make me crazy! I'm sure I'm not alone in that regard. Pin hole leak in main line discovered last night. Plumber there at 10:30 pm, put a simple patch on it, turned off water to 20 units and said he w...

Ok, we are up to post 9, I am just about to begin some real construction work now.  I have to gloss over a lot of detail work to get this material up, I havent touched on the hours of details, plans, permits, etc.  ba...

Hi all,Wanted to get your inputs.Background about me..My primary home is in San Jose, Ca which has appreciated a lot. I also converted my garage to an ADU (permitted) and is renting very well. I’m a busy mom with 2 ki...

I got a call earlier this week from a customer I installed a deck for back in 2002 . He is selling his house and the "home inspector "  says the deck wasnt built to code . The customer is upset , I told him to give me...

Hi all,I would like to hear from you what is the most time consuming part of your Landlording activities through your experience?

Hi Everyone,I wonder how many people out there are like me.  We are dreamers and know what we want to do, how we want to do it, and especially the BIG WHY, for freedom from a job and to follow your passion.  However, ...

Good Evening Friends!I am selling my truck and will have just over $22,000 cash to invest freely. I have no debt and excellent credit. I am stationed in Washington D.C. and will be transitioning out of the military in...

So I've been analyzing properties for more than a week.  I've built an impressive spreadsheet that accounts for just about everything, and it's remarkable how accurate the 50% rule is in general.  Bottom line is this....

I own several rental properties in New Jersey owned in two LLC's and now it's tax season. I have several venders (plumbers, electicians, HVAC, etc.) that I use for maintenance and repairs. This year my wife learned th...