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18 April 2019 | 3 replies
Are there any logs that are rotten or insect-infested (this is can be especially common with the sill--i.e. bottom--logs)?
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24 July 2019 | 50 replies
If you're a working professional and haven't seen the ugly side of greed , traps, lying, betrayal etc. in the business world, Think twice before you jump in.There's just too much risk investing out of state.
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19 April 2019 | 4 replies
Occasionally we get a person that pushed further to ask if we would allow the place to be inspected as part of the program and we reply that we have no issues with that but we rent to the first qualified candidate that can move in. Section
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29 April 2019 | 5 replies
(ie. non-obvious, trap questions to utilize during the tenant screening process).
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24 April 2019 | 4 replies
We used gel baits, IGR (insect growth regulators), diatomaceous earth, and boric acid to get rid of them -- haven't seen any more of them in more than a year -- not sure how long they had been there.
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5 May 2019 | 17 replies
Our tenants needed the low rent but then felt trapped because they could not afford to move out.
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24 April 2019 | 7 replies
There are pros and cons to investing in Section 8 properties.
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24 April 2019 | 1 reply
You will need:A Real Estate AgentBuyersTitle AgentAttorneyWholesalersIf these listed points are carefully taken into consideration, there is a big chance of success in wholesaling.Once you’re the middle man in real estate, beware the traps that could trip you up and cost big.
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9 August 2019 | 19 replies
Dont get trapped in analysis paralysis.
27 April 2019 | 1 reply
We would love to get some thoughts on areas to look at, realtor suggestions and tips and traps for the local market.