Jeff S.
Living off rentals
While listening to Barbara Corcoran she emphasized the need to have other income while building your real estate holdings. I wonder how many actually live off rental income alone without having put in years of buildin...
Will Gaston
Nearing 1,000 College Student Tenants: Here's what I've Learned
All:I've recently spoken to a few REIA groups in my area about my business and I thought it would be a good idea to share this info in the forums.I've been investing in college student rentals for 12 years and current...
Derek Mihlfeith
Advice on which route to take.
Hello all,First time investor here looking for some advice from the pros. Please correct me if this is the wrong forum to post.My wife and I are in a position to invest in our first investment property. We're likely ...
Neil Beeharry
Do I add a 2nd furnace to improve cash flow?
Hi all,i am new to REI and would like some advice on how to look at a issue that exists with a duplex i am interested in.currently, the owner pays for the heat (oil) for the 2 apartments - his estimate is $4000 a year...
Linda Thomas
Would you charge tenant that moved out for cigarette smoking in rental
Hello,
A long-term tenant just moved out and i have a clause in the lease that states that the tenant was not allowed to smoke inside the property however there are smoke stains on the ceilings and ceiling tiles thr...
Justin Currie
Canadian Investor Scenario
Hello all, I have been involved with many investments but am looking for my first REI venture. I'm in Calgary, AB and have two possible scenarios to jump in to the market. 1. Buy in Calgary as a permanent residence an...
Mike Landry
Delaying a foreclosure in texas
First off. I am not interested in doing anything illegal. I have an owner scheduled to be foreclosed jan 5, 2016. They just contacted me today dec 27th. I'm working on the details but the payoff is about 75% arv. I a...
Maranda Tucker
Real Estate Agents assisting Investors
Hello BP Community! In your opinion, what key skills does a Real Estate Agent need in order to best help out of state investors? Investors, how do you decide which agent to use/hire when buying out of state? Real Esta...
Leo Lopez
Great tenants! Tips for keeping them
Hi everyone! Just completed the purchase of my first rental and spread is great! My question is what are some tips and advice to keep renters renting? I have a tenant who is very respectable clean and pays on time eve...
Rich Weese
not only concerned about RE value increase, but dollar decrease in value
A recent post asked about estimating the future value of real estate. It made me think of what I've noticed recently.
How can you determine the value of real estate in the future without knowing the value of the...