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It was a year ago that I closed on my first flip. The night before I closed, I almost walked out on a $4,900 deposit because I got scared. Thankfully, my step father was good enough to walk through with me and ca...
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I am getting closer to my goals! I closed on number 9 today. It is a 4/2 ranch with a 2 car attached garage. I bought it for $133,000 which is more than I have bought any of my other rentals for, but the market ...
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There are good tenants falling on hard times...and then there are the bad Tenants.When a good renter falls on hard times, they communicate with the Landlord or Property Manager regularly. They seek advice and assistan...
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Well, its been an interesting few days. I lost my job Thursday. Id appreciate any advice. I figured Monday would be the best day since 9-5'ers are at their desk probably sneaking onto BP or full time investors are con...
Here is your scenario – Your financial standing is as follows:
$80,000 in cash savings$70,000 household salary (will be $100k+ in 3-5yrs)$20,000 debt (school, cc and medical)$0 assets You are married with no ...
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Over the last 5 years, I have acquired 9 rental properties in Phoenix, AZ. Homes cash flow approx. $450 per month each (some more, some less), and there's quite a bit of equity now since the market has risen. Amount o...
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I'm all in on vacation rentals. While so many investors are searching high and low for that multi-unit that's a bit under-priced, or that's slipped under the radar. Or that SFR that other investors have overloo...
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As we return to the post-pandemic pace of supply and demand, investors are beginning to count the cost of operating a vacation rental, and if it is all really worth it. Well written article here. One huge factor not...
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This is just a minor vent session but I got my first taste of real world landlord work this past weekend. And not the good kind. Not the "retire by 40 and travel the world" kind but more of the "your tenant will try a...
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What do you think about the following AP story from The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon, USA?
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Federal report says home-flipping drove the housing bubble
By Cristina Silva
The Associated Press
Publis...