Rachel H.
ESA exemption in Oregon state?
I have a potential tenant who has an emotional supporting animal, and a letter from her psychologist saying the ESA is for a mental disability. I have a no pets policy for my rental, a one bedroom apartment that is an...
Alex Silang
Affordable housing / "slum lording"
Interesting perspective I have here. I'm a "numbers guy" and the numbers fooled me into buying a poor property. Had 4 evictions in 3 years. Sold for a huge profit though.The way I see it, operations matter a lot (tena...
Debra A.
Need Advice now! New home rental had builder warranty issues causing 3 way crisis
I just joined this forum because I'm in need of a "tribe" who has wisdom and experience to offer. This is mine and my partners second investment rental property. We sold a condo and bought a brand new townhouse in De...
Sam Abazari
PRE-QUALIFIED VS. PREAPPROVED: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
A very common question that we get asked as our clients get ready to buy a home, is what is the difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval? Are they the same? Is one better that the other?
The truth is the...
Brandon Sturgill
Development for Homeless Seniors Opens in San Diego
Good outcome on this it appears...any local opinions?"Officials say there’s a large need for supportive housing developments like Trinity Place in San Diego County. According to the most recent count, one out of four ...
Tom Pappas
Future Housing: An Analysis of Container Home Senior Housing
As a former CPA and attorney who managed a distressed property investment fund, I've analyzed countless real estate opportunities. Today, I want to share why I've pivoted to developing container home senior communitie...
Nathan Baz
Retiring early with a fee rental properties/is it possible?
Hello,I am currently 40 yrs old and want to retire by 45. I have 3 homes paid off (400k, 200k, and 110k in value) and will I will buy another before I retire in 5 yrs. I have zero bills (cars, cc, student loans etc....
Ben Leybovich
Wow - Obamacare just keeps on giving
Here's a guru I'd rather not buy from, but sorta don't have much of a choice. Anybody out there regret voting for this thing?Unreal stuff...
Nicholas Z.
Recovering ex-rental owner from Mountain View, CA
Hi everyone,After months of lurking, searching through the forum for information on things I've been learning, reading books, and listening to the Bigger Pockets podcast, I've finally taken the leap into real estate!I...
Alinda Saffell
Inherited tenants have gone quiet lately, how to encourage open communication?
I have a single family house with longtime tenants who are just barely getting by financially, and experiencing various health problems. My wonderful property manager retired 1.5 years ago, and handed things over to ...