Anyone considering it should be prepared financially for many months before venturing out.

There are some things you will need to prepare.

The profit in these areas of RE is probably better in selling the program or concept than properties.

So far I havePM fee (% of rent or flat fee)Lease upsMaintenance (upcharge)Vendor rebate program on items such as appliancesPet fee (not sure if this goes to the owner or PM)Lawn care (upcharge)CleaningRenters Insurance (commission?)

I shouldn't get freaked out and should welcome these bumps as learning experiences that will help me be more prepared for more serious stuff that might happen later on.

They seem legit up until they tried to put a hard sell on my for their Silver Tax Strategy and Planning program.

I explain the process, give them a stack of prepared deposit slips and they understand that is how they pay their rent.Very simple and no risk of you walking around with a wad of cash in your pocket on the same day at the same place every month like those "landlords" who like to get their money put in their hand.

I have a young couple who are unemployed but say they receive money from scholarships that they would use to pay rent. Anyone heard of this? Any way to get this money from the school? They are young (probably no c...

Hi my name is Pierre Thernize , I have worked in the banking (licensed personal investment banker), insurance (life and health) and tax (my own tax preparation office) fields.

are you able to take advantage of the FHA 3.5% down program for first time buyers on duplexes/ multi-family properties?