Hello, we own and live in an 1150 SF single family on a 5200 sf lot with alley access in Encino. Looking to add about 700sf on to the main house, to include a primary suite. At the same time, adding a 650 SF 1br/1ba d...

Hi everyone, does anyone have any thoughts or experience buying properties with tenants in place?  Pros and cons?  We are hoping to purchase our first property in the next couple months and have found several with ten...

I like the BRRRR method and I think it is a good strategy to start out with. I want to use this strategy and rent out to Section 8 for the stable rent. Does anyone have any experience with this? Or have any advice for...

I have my current tenant moving out at the end of this month and have scheduled a showing this weekend.  I let my current tenant know a few days in advance.My current tenant is saying that it's not a good idea to show...

Hello fellow homebuyers,I recently made an offer on a house with an inspection contingency covering the roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, backyard fencing, and pest infestation. The house is already occupied by ...

I just finished reading one of the most incredible and shocking articles for the real estate investing industry. It is about a "professional tenant" (read: dirtbag) who may just be the worst there is.

If you are a c...

I recently acquired a building and there is one unit which is disgusting, smelly, and dirty. There have been multiple complaints of the smell by the other tenants. The smell equals that of underwear that has been worn...

I have a rental that I purchased in August of 2014 and I went through a lengthy process of getting the original renters out who were section 8. I fixed the place up and it has been rented since February. I have receiv...