Rob Chiang
Lesson learned from an airbnb Squatter
Full disclosure: this long drawn out situation is over, but it is still worth sharing so other members can learn from my blunders. I rented out an SFR to a corporate leasing service (they rented out the rooms on thei...
Paris Capers
Military investor eyeing Philly
Hello All, I hope this finds you well!
We're taking some of the biggest steps to make our dreams reality, and we're looking at the market in Philadelphia, PA. As active duty Military and a Philly native, I'm familiar...
Danny Day
Short sale nightmare
Just finishing up with a short sale and I wanted to give a run down on my theory why people run when they hear the words "short sale".
Day 1 - Get listing, run CMA, price house at $10k under what I think its valued a...
Mike Craig
Closing relationship with PM and holding accountable
We are terminating our relationship with our current PM and have some issues with the work they had done in our absence. They managed this property for us while we were on the other side of the country for two years....
Brian Knox
Fending off nerves during the inspection period?
Pending an inspection, I think I just bought a rental property here in Greenville! Wahoo! It is a bank foreclosure that was sold as is. I am trying to be unemotional because I trust the numbers I used, but this is on...
Patrick W.
Neighbor mad about my supposed damaging tree roots
I purchased a property in the City of Buffalo, NY a little over a year agoMy neighbor is now mad because she claims the tree is my backyard that is on the property line (it’s in my yard), is buckling her semi-new driv...
Lois Ginter
Lease Agreements for Month to Month Low Income Tenants
I have been reading a lot here about what to include in lease agreements, and like the idea of setting expectations up front to tenants and exercising consistency with the rules. I also believe that having a comprehe...
Tiffany Ward
How bad is too bad?
There is a single family REO that has a very bad mold problem and needs a new roof and a new kitchen and new floors and subfloors. I want to get started doing flips and this home seems like a good one because of the ...
Rebecca Bauer
Negotiating our 1st deal - Counter Offer Advice Needed
We are downsizing our home to increase our buying power (and simplify life a bit). We will be living in this property (3 bed, 1 bath, 1100 sqft) but have decided that whatever property we purchase will have the abili...
Eric M.
Need advice on taking over a "free" duplex
Hello all.
A situation has come up and I need some advice from the experienced guys and gals on this forum.
My father owns a duplex (1/1 and 2/1) which he is currently underwater on. He is either breaking even or l...