Backstory
Hi my name is Steven Natera. I'm a software engineer. I am from NYC, the land of unaffordable homes. Here is my story on how I landed my first property.
In 2015, I decided I would switch careers to become ...

Hey guys!Our tenant just reported that the ice maker at our 3-bedroom home in Lubbock stopped working. Typically ( in Lubbock ) refrigerator, washer/dryer, dishwasher are NOT provided by landlords: tenants bring their...

When advertising for rent, I get people here and there that ask if I accept tenants that receive Section 8 assistance, am I even able to say no? I guess you could say no on the basis that property isn't section 8 appr...

I recently completed a flip ( well, its still for sale)on a house with pool.  Do you feel the pool is a positive or negative feature? Does it help or hinder the sale of the house?  Would you pursue a flip house becaus...

Potentially morbid albeit serious question(s), How does death of any kind (ie: illness, homicide, etc.) on a property affect it’s value? I understand that some states have or don’t have laws that require disclosure of...

I have gotten tired of answering the phone and too cheap to pay someone to do it. I recently started having all calls go to voice-mail that directs them to my website that gives more information and has a page to answ...

I have a prospective tenant apply who seems a great fit and is a friend of a friend. I recently found out he is a smoker. I did not even think to ask but instead saw him smoke. I was all ready to rent to him.

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Hi all,My name is Nate and I'm a young professional in the IT industry that is hopefully purchasing my first multi unit to owner occupy and start my property profile. My husband and I have been living in Ireland for t...