If you own an investment property outright, no mortgage, what options exist for borrowing against the value?  whats a typical % of appraised value can you borrow? aside from hard dollar lenders, do traditional banks/l...

I am looking to write a clause in my leases where the tenant shall make me a bill to be paid by their bank so I automatically get the rent every month.  Does anyone have a sample of one they use in their leases?Robyn

So I have 3 applicants (a brother and 2 sisters) who don't work but get SSI disability income. Rent for my property is $850/mo, and I am requiring 3x the monthly income, which is $2550/mo in income. Combining all 3...

Hello all! I am currently taking a year away from school to explore my options in real estate and whether or not those options would require a college degree. I do enjoy school, but after two years of accumulating deb...

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So I'm looking for some advice here. My house was sold as a short sale, we closed on 11/4/09 and there was a first (Washington Mutual, now Chase) and second (Citimortgage) lienholder involved. I recently...

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What is the most efficient way to collect rent payments? Is it by mailing a check? Scanning someone's credit card? What are some different ways rent can be collected that are efficient?

I'm a landlord pondering electronic rent payment... I love automation in business and this seems to be a no-brainer but I understand many landlords have not adopted it. There are lots of options, so it's a littl...

Hey there everyone! I have a unique situation....or at least one I've never come across. I sold a rental home a few months back and no longer have any ties to it. I received a note from the former property management ...

Unfortunately I've been away for a few months while taking care of some personal matters, so I haven't been able to keep up on discussions. 
However, several months ago there were ample amount of folks here insisting...