In the past I have sent rental contracts to a potential renter who was stationed in Korea, did a walk through of the property via FB messenger video chat, ran background checks with TransUnions Smart move, collected security deposit via PayPal and emailed the tenant the code to the lock box that had the key.

Drill, 12" compound miter saw and a BFH.If a tool box were considered a tool it would be my number one.

I have been focusing my search in the Greater Atlanta region, but also keeping an eye out on parts of Brooklyn.

Front door was locked, but the HDTV, Roku, cable box, modem and 39 gallon plastic trash can were gone. 

I tried searching for posts here about grants but they are all from a few years ago, hoping someone has found something useful since.

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., go to the local supply shop (not the big box places, but the places where the pros buy supplies). 

@Seth Williams yeah I have some counties telling me you have to go to a location in their county and search for people individually.

Hello all, I live in Portland, OR and have my eyes on Aberdeen, WA for some smaller single family investing. I would like to visit the market and am looking to connect with some people who know the market. Initially I...

How do you find good tenants