I have been listening to the podcast and am getting really excited to learn all about the different ways to earn additional income as a real estate investor.

Keep the rest (117k) for savings/additions/whatever else/maybe pay the monthly mortgage??

Failure to do so results in having to refund the entire security deposit, PLUS an additional 100% of the original deposit. 

In addition to the local REIA's, check into local real estate Meetup groups (Meetup.com) and there's also area-specific Facebook groups.

We lost 2 homes, our business and the commercial property we developed and then was forced 2 file BK to protect us from future deficiency judgments, etc.I am ready to begin again investing in real estate.

I want to add it to our rental portfolio.

So VRBO does my calendar, and mentions additional amenities provided as well.You can get an idea by looking on line and looking at properties to see what they are charging, how many days they are vacant and see if you can calculate how much you need during the off period.

Late last year we moved into a new duplex and kept the old one, and now rent out both sides, in addition to the other side of our current one.

You simply have to know what you are doing, which means knowing your values and any potential additional liens you may inherit....code violations, past hoa dues, unpaid utility bills, etc.  

I just found out another person is living on the property without my knowledge... I confronted the tenants and they said they like to add the new person on the lease. My question is:1. Do I have them all start signing...