Sean Dezoysa
Problems with tenant buyer evictions due to "equitable interest"
Hi; I'm a new investor who had the privilege of pitching my plan to a panel of experienced members at my local REIA club. They told me lease option deals weren't popular in California because you run into problems wit...
Jay Hinrichs
Advantages of first time buyer : Owner Occ plex as opposed to cash flow in out of area market
Advantages:1. choose your tenants by owner occupying your duplex or 4 plex your not subject to the national discrimination rules.. You can choose your tenants ( hand pick them) discard any for any reason..2. when yo...
Deano Vulcano
Very Different Post: Mid-Life Crisis and Bored with Flipping Houses
I thought I would take a chance in posting this here because I know there are some bright minds who may be able to help. Let me clear, I am not asking for anything more than mere advise. I am a 54 year old(young) man ...
Charles Ferguson
Seller Accepting Other Offer After Signing Contract with Me
I got a property under contract with the seller on Saturday, August 22nd. COE on the front side PSA is "on or before September 21st". The title work is back and clear so we are ready to close on Monday, September 14th...
Quiana Chandrasekar
Having a general contractor during walk through
As I'm readying myself to purchase my first property this year, I'd like to know if it is common and highly recommended to have a general contractor to accompany me during a walk through of a property of interest to h...
Jason Monroe
Cash for keys tenant buy outs in Oakland California
I did my first tenant buy out today. Here is what I have learned.There are Lots of other explanations about why the bay area rent control is weird. If someone has enjoyed quite and respectful use of the unit who is in...
Michael Hoover
Would you rent to unemployed couple with 6 months prepaid rent???
Looking to rent one of my 2 bedroom units and a couple with an interesting situation applied and I wanted to see what some you of thought of renting to them. The husband was recently laid off from his job and is curr...
Account Closed
Are You "Recession Proof"?
I was recently having a conversation with a friend and we were talking about rental properties. Friend is an accountant with some rentals of his own, and his brother has various rentals throughout the country. He as...
Steve Burrell
Higher Risk Tenants?
First post guys! My question has to do with higher risk renters. I recently purchased and improved a property, and listed it for rent. The response has been very good, with several interested renters. The problem ...
Jeff Minc
Refinancing to Pull Cash Out
I was hoping for some feedback on this idea. I currently rent out a condo I own which cash flows roughly $450 a month. I like the cash flow but don't need it. I bought it in 2013 with a 30 year fixed at 3.66% (owner o...