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Jeff Hink 2/1 SFR rental in Memphis TN. Does this make sense for a buy and Hold?
12 July 2015 | 1 reply
Something to consider: is it going to be a pain to collect rent money consistently?
Bo Park Hello from Bo in Orlando!
14 July 2015 | 16 replies
Lots of fun, occasionally some pain.
Devin Beverage Purely as an example for a beginning investor: Why and why not purchase this property?
12 July 2015 | 13 replies
Condo are pains in the behind for management, and i agree, badly ran HOA's sunk deals.
Jennifer Streamer Is 24 hours unreasonable to repair an AC?
28 July 2015 | 27 replies
So it's not painfully hot.
Ali Hall Master lease agreement, anyone???
4 May 2020 | 4 replies
In terms of negotiation, I would focus on what is the big pain of the seller and find out truly if he's highly motivated. 
Frantzces Lys Investing In D.C.
14 July 2015 | 3 replies
I was taking my CEU's for my Realtor license and it reminded me how excruciatingly painful DC tenant laws are.
James Clark seller financing
14 July 2015 | 6 replies
As others have said, find the "pain" first.
Brandon G. Long time podcast listener, now a forum member
16 July 2015 | 8 replies
Even my wife and child were not enough, and it pains me to say that.
Dhiren Mistry New member introduction
20 July 2015 | 38 replies
I would not want to be buying SF property at 13x median income.Since this is a new member introduction, my advice would be to avoid SF until the pain has run its course.  
Megan Helm Investing out of state - Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
9 August 2015 | 10 replies
I've also heard that some of the condos there have HOAs that are pains when it comes to being able to decorate inside your own unit or rules with kids etc.