I'm working on designing my next project and need some advice on the configuration. It is currently a 4/2 Cape Cod style home built in the 1940's. There are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the main level and 2 bedrooms a...

I'd like to hear specific language about landlords use in leases for raising tenant rent annually and what people think are acceptable percentages.  

Say you had 100-150k to invest right now (as a downpayment) in multifamily (2-4 unit) or even more..where would you invest? Or would you even? Taking into account positive cash flow, maybe slight appreciation, landlor...

I Craigslist a decent place to look for fixers, REOs, and FSBOs? Or is it just a place where investors try to dump bad deals? Does it vary by region? I am in Los Angeles/Orange County. Anybody with any experience d...

I have two questions regarding mortgage interest tax deductions.
First, last year, I purchased a HUD property at a significant discount and used a $70,000 HELOC from my primary residence for the down payment. I under...

I recently purchased a unique home - an A-Frame in northern Wisconsin at the end of December. I have been working through major renovations such as a new roof, a fully gutted bathroom with higher end finishes, and lot...

I have a high school senior who plans to attend college about a 1 1/2hours away. The room and board cost are about $15,000 per year for about 8 months (4 months each semester) we will have to pay this amount out of po...

Hello, 
So we're looking at our second investment "door." We're considering both an AUD (in CA on our primary residence) or an out of the area condo or duplex/triplex. We'd be looking to use a HELOC either for the AD...

Just curious to find out which landlord insurance companies are widely used? Big box names? Not sacrificing quality over premium price. Looking for Las Vegas area. Condos differ than townhome or SFH? Please comment.
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I own a fourplex with a detached 24x24 garage (currently rented by a tenant). it has its own power meter. No facilities. The property itself is zoned commercial. I am curious would an appraiser/bank/buyer view this as...