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Jeremy Beland A Hard Lesson Learned from Our 2022 "Scary House" Flip
16 January 2025 | 16 replies

Back in 2022, we tackled a property we affectionately called the "Scary House," and trust me, it lived up to the name. The home was in rough shape—think mold, a hole in the roof, and years of water damage. The owner, ...

Ryan Treacy What Do I Need to Know to Be a Landlord in Indianapolis, Indiana?
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Avoid any self-help eviction tactics like changing locks.Maintenance: As a landlord, you’re responsible for ensuring the property meets basic health and safety standards, including working plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.Inspections: While there are no mandatory inspections required before renting, your property should comply with building codes.
Shiv Jey Buying distressed LA properties after the fires
15 January 2025 | 1 reply

I imagine people who've had 2nd or 3rd houses in hollywood hills are not interested in rebuilding or doing the work.  How do I go about finding those who'd rather just collect the insurance money then sell it off at a...

Fareen E. Refusing a Tenant Prospect Before Showing/Application
13 January 2025 | 31 replies
Simply safety screening criteria.
Martti Eckert Long Distance BRRRR in Ohio
17 January 2025 | 22 replies
(This is the tip of the iceberg; I would prefer to chat with members than fire lengthy messages back and forth.)1.
Deanna B. Is Real Estate a Better Bet Than Treasuries in 2025?
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
For investors looking to maximize returns while managing risk, here’s why this type of deal stands out compared to Treasuries.Treasuries: Safety with Limited UpsideTreasuries are an attractive option for those seeking safety, especially short-term bonds with maturities of one year or less.
Daniel Windingstad Lemon or no?
24 January 2025 | 8 replies
Threatening each others' safety is never allowed.
Donyea Jenkins DSCR Loan Question
26 January 2025 | 12 replies
The underwriters will be looking at similar property condition requirements (c4 or higher) of a conventional loan (no deferred maintenance or safety hazards which would affect value).  
Josh Otero Crazy Tenant Stories
25 January 2025 | 1 reply
(It was Hollywood and everybody has dogs)2) Somebody tried selling the appliances that came with the unit which included the fridge, dishwasher, stove & microwave.3) We were recently affected by the fires and had to evacuate, some tenants refused to evacuate even after police forced them to because they were "tougher than the fire".Have you heard of those horror stories about tenants completely trashing apartments and feces all over the apartment?
James Boreno Do I have to pay Capital Gains?
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @James Boreno: One of my SFH caught on fire and I'm in the process of selling it to a contractor.