All Forum Posts by: Justin Calahan

Mason, I was wondering what you ended up doing for this? I'm going to be in a similar scenerio in Knoxville soon, and have been trying to figure out the utilities aspect.

I am planning on purchasing my first property this year that will be a house hack, however for now I am still renting as I travel for work. 

I have a landlord in Colorado who we agreed in emails that after my lease term we go month to month with 30 day notice if I am to leave. Now they say that doesn't matter and I need to sign more paperwork. Is this actually legal? 

Also, this particular person sent me information on every tenant in the building including names, where they live, their rental amounts, and contact info. I don't think I should have this information. This particular person seems like they are trying to do some shady stuff under the guise of the law, and where I am is a small town so there aren't many options. 

Any advice on what I should do? Thanks.

I'm looking to start investing in rental properties, however I travel 100% of the time for work. (no "Home Base") 

My current plan is to look for a duplex/ split level that I could rent out one side and use the other as a permanent tax home while I'm on the road, which would also allow for an FHA loan as well.

As investors, what do you look for in areas you don't live; such as how to find and what to look for in desirable rental markets, real estate agents, project management companies, etc. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.