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Sherry Chen Smell mold but not see anything
22 January 2015 | 30 replies

The floor guy came to install new floors. When he tore out the old carpet, he told the tenant that he smelled mold. There are no black spots or wet spots, and no leaks at all. The tenant has a husband and 2 young kids...

24 January, 2025
The Best Markets to Buy Rental Properties Right Now (2025)

New to real estate investing? Stuck in an area with expensive housing prices or not-so-landlord-friendly laws but want to buy real estate? We’ve got you covered. We’re sharing our favorite 2025 real estate markets for...

27 May, 2023
Rookie Reply: Best HVACs, HELOCs, and Using Home Equity to Buy Rentals

Want to know how to use your home equity to buy your next rental? You could be sitting on tens of thousands in potential funds that’ll make saving for the down payment MUCH easier. But first, you’ll need to know how m...

6 September, 2024
Rookie Reply: Buying Your First Rental & the BEST Properties for Appreciation

You’re trying to buy your first rental property, but you keep losing out to buyers making cash offers and waiving inspections. Are you doing something wrong? In this episode, we’ll show you how to find more deals, imp...

16 September, 2024
Why Your Small Town Is (Probably) the Best Place to Buy Rentals

Your small town might be the best place to invest in real estate, even if it’s got only a few thousand residents. We know—everyone has told you to go to the bigger, growing cities where you can chase appreciation, but...

13 September, 2024
Rookie Reply: The Best Property Types and Amenities for Short-Term Rentals

Analyzing Airbnbs is tough, especially for a new investor. Which properties make the best vacation rentals? Which amenities should you prioritize? Do you need an exit strategy if things go south? Stay tuned as we show...

24 April, 2024
The BEST Ways to Protect Your Rental Property and Keep Your Tenants Safe

If you own a rental property, it’s YOUR responsibility to provide a safe environment for tenants. This starts with things like tenant screening, security upgrades, and most importantly, acting swiftly when a resident ...

25 June, 2024
Seeing Greene: Exiting Bad Deals, Going Over Budget, & the BEST First Rental

Every investor would love some extra cash flow…but at what cost? Does it make sense to go all in on a large down payment so that more money trickles in each month? If you want minimal debt, have no plans to scale, and...