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"Read a book!" is a pretty common tip for new comers getting into real estate investing. Here's a question, what books do you recommend and why? Which ones should be avoided, and why?
Here are some of my recent rea...
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I got my first property under contract (woohoo!) So how much landlord insurance is really necessary? Do the experienced landlords out there recommend being more conservative and getting more coverage or going with a m...
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I am wondering what the process looks like to find properties that have back taxes owed. Specifically around the DFW area Texas. So Dallas, Collin, Denton, Tarrant Counties ect. I am guessing it is done either at the...
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Good morning BP - I have searched for a comprehensive answer to this without success. I have see some really informative answers and comments by Matthew Teifke back in 2017 and Joel Owens over the years.
A few post ...
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Got an update from the city on the proposed Residential Infill Program including some updates and some links that I wanted to pass on:What is this project about?Residential Infill Project is updating Portland’s single...
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Hi All,We are under contract to purchase a 2-unit home in Chittenden County. Our initial plan will be to rent the upstairs unit to longterm renters and to rent the bottom unit as an Airbnb. The upstairs tenants have...
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So I recently closed on a 3-br MF in Manchester, NH, and became a landlord. And oh boy, there's so much work to do. As a new landlord, I have a few questions. Hope you guys could help!1. Lease Agreement I am still try...
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With tax season around, I'm sure there are others scrambling for answers to their tax benefits. I have interviewed a few tax accountants and have one in mind. But, I'm trying to arm myself with some tax knowledge so I...
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I'm seeking non-owner occupant, long term financing for my rental houses.any advice or recommendations to secure financing that meets these criteria would be greatly appreciated!The most critical part is either a) low...
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We just put a contract on new construction far north Dallas. We plan to make it an investment rental but did not tell the builder. We went back to put a contract on a second home with the builder and told them the s...