Why do houses with red doors sell faster?
My parents are wanting to sell their house and they’ve been getting advice to paint their front door red as it will sell faster. Why would this be? ...
What unusual extra services can AirBnB hosts do to add value for their customers?
Especially during these covid times, how can hosts attract more people to their properties?...
Are realtors allowed to post heavily photoshopped images of houses they're trying to sell?
So I found a house I really loved and decided to visit it in person because I had a really good feeling about it. The location, price, etc, were all perfect. But in person, it was a completely different house. I swear it must have beenn photoshopped in the pictures diplayed on the website because it...
Apartment vs. House
I have both owned a home and lived in an apartment and I see pros and cons to both. Which do you prefer and why?...
What percentage is it reasonable to lower your offer when you want to bid on a house that's been on the market for over a year?
My wife and I are contemplating investing in a new home. It seems like there are deals to be had in certain markets. I also think negotiating home purchase prices is more art than science. Any tips on how to do this well for houses that have been on the market for a long time....
Tenant not paying rent
I purchased a single family home just outside of Cleveland, Ohio. Solid B class area. The current tenant was very late on rent last month, and has not paid yet this month. My property manager informed me that the tenant was laid off and also had to get something taken care of for a heart condition. ...
Do I need to change the carpet in a house before I try to rent it, if it's worn, but reasonably clean?
If you're getting a house ready to rent out, how much money and effort do you need to put into it to rent it to dependable tenants? The house is in a nice neighborhood in Columbia, MD. Kitchen is in good shape. ...
Property Management agreed that I will pay utilities without asking
I have a couple units in the same market. The first unit I got signed with a PM and have been very happy with them. Standard stuff, tenant pays all utilities. Water and Sewer must be in my name, but the tenant is sent a bill each month. I have had zero issues with this unit or the PMs. I brought a s...
