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My wife and I own a few properties, all over the world really. But we know we need to focus on a particular area, which is why we started looking at RVA (where my wife is from). We ultimately decided that we’re goin...
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I am the process of getting a property but I want to see what others think about buying right now. Here is my thinking on buying right now in San Diego, CA.
1. The Marco Economy debt to income ratio tells me that we ...
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What other costs can be added here that an investor faces, and for which there is not always enough capitalproperty management fees?maintenance?insurance?property taxes? utilities?recurring expenses?
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I'm curious who has done this successfully in the past and can offer tips on the Do's and Do Not's so that both sides win. I've heard a couple times that someone has had provided the sweat equity with their partner j...
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I have a mountain cabin in WNC. I really enjoy running the STR, providing great value for our guests and ensuring they have an excellent time. There's something fulfilling in it. That said, it is a financial decision ...
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Hello all. I was just logging in to check posts and stumbled across an old post that I made a few years back. You can find it here:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/702124-first-...Well things have chan...
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It's been 3+ years since I welcomed new tenants, and I've forgotten a lot of details! I'm looking for suggested timelines to collect security deposit & fees, sign the lease, and hand over the keys.I'm looking at a...
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Hey guys,just a quick intro, I have been a landlord for my parents' unit for the past 5 years, and just this year I've decided to purchase my own properties. All of which are in Canada (Alberta and Saskatchewan).I hav...
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Is there any course of action for a tenant who repeatedly texts purposefully disrespectful things about how much they hate the rental and constantly tells you how much they regret renting it? It's gotten to the point ...
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I just bought 4 acres adjacent to 3 acres i currently own ( waiting to buy this property for 10 years) There is a crappy house , livable but not by much . Now the old guy that died use to farm 3 acres of it , Its ...