Jack B.
Tenant expected keys without rent upfront
I collected a hefty holding deposit from them a month ago to hold the place for them. Last night was our appointment to meet and collect first/last months rent, get the lease signed, and give them keys. Got it all don...
Joffrey Long
Trust Deed Investments: California SB 978 Suitability Reqs
I saw earlier posts about the new law, SB 978, investor suitability requirements for trust deed investments.
California now requires that when selling or brokering all of, or an interest in trust deed investments, ha...
Donald Torrence
Private Lending vs Hard Money
Here is a problem that I am having with people who are saying they are private lenders. You will hear them say that it’s all hard money. They say this because of the interest rates. Little do these people who say they...
Michael Stutelberg
Duplex in Minnesota with shared meters how to bill for utilities
I recently purchased a duplex in MN and am wondering how billing for electricity (without separate meters) can be accomplished? I have all utilities in my name but would like to add a fee each month added to the rent ...
Colby Boone
Is $50k Enough? Where to Start in Charlotte, NC or Louisville KY
Hey everyone!
I’ve recently saved up $50,000 and I’m super excited to jumpstart my real estate investing journey. I’m looking at two specific markets—Charlotte, NC, and Louisville, KY—but now I’m at a bit of a crossr...
Ken Rishel
A Must Read by Frank Rolfe
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Frank Rolfe:The PBS News Hour recently ran a segment titled "Bad Bargain? Manufactured Homeowners Feel the Financial Strain", as a par...
Daniel Raposo
One heck of a year!
Hey BP!!2014 has been a great year. I've been in construction since I was 2 (at least that's what my dad tells me) and have owned a 6 unit rental building since 2007 (I know that is true) but last year I decided I nee...
Stacy Gilman
Has anyone had an experiences with Cogo Capital?
I see lots of ads for Cogo Capital for private lending. Has anyone had any experience with this company?
James H.
Just when I thought...
... people were inherently good...I'm pretty sure my new property manager is deliberately stealing from me. In about February of this year I changed property managers for a condo I own in Fayetteville, NC. Yes, C pr...
Dave Forman
New Guy Introduction
New guy here hailing from a small town 40 minutes west of Houston,TX. I enjoy my work and I also lead the music for my local church. I'm currently the GM for a welding automation company in the Oil & Gas market th...