I own a lot of multi units with high turnover. My current PM company takes the first months rent for commission on new tenants. But the agent is also refusing to show the property while it's still occupied when a ten...

Hi, I'm a new investor with 2 rental properties (Paid Cash, Full Renovations needed on both so that's where my experience comes from, now their successful rentals) & a fairly successful small multi-family flip out...

We bought a recently remodeled home (our first investment property) and are about to start getting it ready to rent. We haven't yet handed over the keys to the PM and my mentor is encouraging me to self-manage. The pr...

Hello,I'm looking to rent an apartment in downtown Minneapolis, MN, and put it in AirBnB. The apartments are exceptional high-end living spaces and are quite expensive to rent. What's the best way to ask the leasing a...

The saying goes and it's true, one has to spend money to make money. But when one has no money to invest, how is one supposed to spend it? Another is the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over an...

I've scoured this site for months upon months and haven't come to a solid conclusion...so, I'm sure I am asking something similar to every other newb- and I apologize not only for the repetition but the length.***My q...

I know this probably varies based on location, but I was curious if any Realtors had tried competing on commission percentage. Or at least used lower commissions to incentivize sellers to use you. When I got my licens...

Hello All, I'm leaning towards the strategy of house hacking and focusing on paying off the mortgage of the house within 5-10 years.   I'll be paying it off with my wife. We are 28 and on buying in about 3-4 years (we...

I'm one of the newbies here, but from what I've read in the forum and blog, my interest in Farmland and Timberland puts me squarely in the minority... As a conservative contrarian in most matters, I'm very comfortable...

I mailed 500 yellow letters to out of state property owners.  The mailer should have arrived in mailboxes around 3-4 days ago.  So far I have received 2 call from the mailer.  I used a standard yellow letter.  No modi...