Hi everyone. I was just curious how you gained experience doing home repairs and upgrades yourself. I would hate to screw something up and have to bring in a professional after I already spent all the time/energy.

What questions should I ask a home inspector? Also, should I tip, and what %?

This may have been discussed before, but this may help owners save money & stress from time to time. One of the tips I offer landlords is that they look into a home warranty. I also recommend that they ensure the ...

Good afternoon,I am new to this and would like to know any tips on buying dilapidated properties and rehabbing them. My "do it yourself" skills are limited so the repair work will be all outsourced (hiring profession...

Buying a mobile home can be an intimidating task for many new investors, but it doesn’t have to be. This type of investment can actually be easier than you think. Ready to dive into this unique type of real estate? St...

How do you best coordinate a rental repair date/time between your tenant and repair person? Looking to avoid/reduce the back and forth on finding a time when both the tenant is home & repair person is available. ...

I'm reading The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan and I came across this tip about managing single family houses. "Many single-family investors sidestep the issue( in regards to hiring a ...

Hi all,I've been dealing with contractors or subs so much lately and most of the time, I give a 5-15% tip if the job is done well.  Recently, an appliance repairman was "hinting" for a tip for a small repair - which I...

I have put offers on a few homes that were accepted, paid for an inspection to have several big ticket items come back costing several thousand dollars only to have the deal fall through because I don’t want to take o...

Looking for some insight.My mother lives in a home built by my great grandparents, she is getting older and cannot afford repairs. There is nothing owed on the home, and she has offered to put the title in my name. I’...