I have an applicant for a property in Anchorage, Alaska that is wanting to sign a lease for a family member that is an illegal immigrant. The individual wanting to sign the lease is unable to provide a completed appli...

We just sold a home in Austin that we started building in April. Here are some pictures. I'll post some details in following posts.

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Good afternoon. I've been a member for 4 years or so, but I got distracted for 3 of them.  Now, the fire is lit again, and I'm motivated. I have been in discussion with 3 owners of a single family home that has been a...

I've recently become involved in an HOA that is really struggling. It is a high foreclosure pocket and there are now many vacant units and non-paying owners. Only about half of the owners pay the dues. We've lost o...

Hi Everyone,I am feeling pretty discouraged and wanted to vent and see if anyone could offer me some advice- please!!
About me: I am a newbie buy and hold investor in Northern Virginia, long time lurker, and recent p...

Please share your "Why?"
Here's mine: Personally, I believe in real estate investing  because I don't believe in job security.
This has been my experience...I have worked since I was 15 years old, mostly for small b...

Hi everyoneI think I have pretty much figured out how to estimate the costs of a light to moderate rehab. What I don't know right now is how to estimate a full gut rehab. I am not looking for an exact number, only a b...

Over the years of landlording and owning property in a college town, I have noticed that my Special Stipulations section in my leases have taken on some strange phrases and warnings to new tenants. It seems that e...

We moved into a house 6 mos ago, every since we moved in my husband's health has gotten worse he is 52 he has became extremely fatiqued, sinus probems has gotten worse, I was working at the time until 6 wks ago I woul...