Hello BP,I recently went under contract for a property that has 1.74 acres the main house was built 1900 and has 2/1 1092sq ft. There is a shed with electricity and water that would need some rehab as well to be rente...

When you are buying houses for renting - what age is ok? We are looking at some houses built in 1905 is that super old? What about 1950s? Thanks for your help

Whoot, getting the ball rolling. I am looking at a house today, all brick in my price range and one on Monday. I just want to get it going. I have been reading and learning about the process here and hope that I can p...

I have already had my question answered here about having to capitalize fix up costs prior to getting a tenant inside the rental. Are utility expenses (electric, gas, water) incurred before getting a tenant allowed...

There is a vacant house next to a investment property that I just purchased. The house was inherited by a family member and has been vacant for sometime. The current owner said the house has a concrete slab that needs...

Ok, I had a house I was selling go into escrow and of course the buyer had a Home Inspector do his thing. This house was recently remodeled (by yours truly) and had almost nothing worth calling out. The buyer was a si...

I found one property and this single family house is rented under section 8. We were under contract and did inspection on Saturday. Since it is low price house, need some repair. In report, they found the water drippi...

I own a 3/2 in a desirable, middle-class neighborhood in Houston. I am considering adding a 500sq' garage loft (separate entrance, appliances, just shared back yard) and then moving out and renting both the main house...

Hi everyone,

There is a parcel of land that is pretty much in between a bunch of other subdivisions. The parcel is 5 acres and has a small house on it and most likely a few trees that would need to be cleared. The ...

Does have trees, plants, , shrubs in the backyard reduce value to the property due to higher maintenance and less usable space compared to same size backyard with just a lawn in it? Also, does have an additional side ...