Brenton Kasselder
Buying a duplex/triplex and living in one unit/ renting 2nd/3rd unit
I am 22 years old college student with a 90k salary with almost zero debt and a free college education.
My wife and I max out our IRA contributions monthly, and we're considering real estate investing in order ...
Nick Saucier
Any agents ever been in any dangerous situations?
I read a little bit on the crimes committed against real estate agents while on the job and I'm curious if anyone has had any sticky situations or ever been really uncomfortable and uneasy.
Its odd that a white col...
Adam Azam
how do to tell tenants their application has been denied?
Just wondering. I have a current vacancy and the last few people that's called about it were 2 convicted sex offenders and 1 known druggie that has limited income and a troubling criminal history. I'm struggling with ...
Satya Nagarajan
First Property. Vacancies are stressful!
I bought a quad 3 months ago in a B/B- neighborhood for $120,000. We took over from a previous owner that was managing the property poorly and 3 out of the 4 tenants had moved out from the time we went into contract t...
Amit M.
Some FIRE blogs under “fire” for self serving & deceptive promos
People need to be aware that some FIRE (financial independence retire early) blogs have come under “fire” for self serving and deceptive promotions that serve their interest while potentially taking advantage of their...
Account Closed
Realities of Investing - Case Study - What Works, What Doesn't
Never met so many friendly cops on a police call. Kudos to the Phoenix Police Dept.The squatters never had a chance. This one is unique for me in my 25 years of investing in real estate. I went to my vacant property t...
Kenneth Davis
Renting to an individual who Filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and foreclosing on home
Would it be much of a risk to rent on a month to month to an individual who filed chapter 7 Bankruptcy back in 2012 and is forceclosing on his home this year? I have only had 2 applications turned into me, in a 2 mo...
Joshua Mellor
Inherited tenants that are entitled
I purchased a 4plex in February which had inherited tenants. One apartment I knew was going to be a problem as the stopped paying the previous owner when covid started even though they continued to work. After I pur...
Jack B.
How to visit tenants for inspection without notice?
Can't find unauthorized tenants, pets, drug labs, etc. when I have to give 48 hours notice.
Ralph Noack
Who is responsible for broken windows & cleaning up the dog turd
Hello BP.I have a tenant with 2 unfortunate situations that I need to deal with. This is a corner lot house. In a residential area. Not terribly busy but gets enough foot traffic. Lots of people walking their dogs.Sit...