David Maldonado
Adding ADU to a duplex in California
Hey everyone,So my first attached 488 sq ft ADU project on my SFH went great. Spent 35k (before 2020 when permit fees were decreased) and it added 60k of equity on my property. I am planning on buying an owner occupie...
Tony Duran
Increasing rent for Section 8 in Houston, Texas 77082
Hi All,
I currently own a two bedroom with a loft, 2 bathroom townhouse and rent it by way of Section 8 for $875. Ive had the tenant in the property for a few years now and would like to raise the rent. I hav...
Steve Moody
South Hillsboro and the surrounding areas
As some of you may know there's a large development in the suburbs of Portland called "South Hillsboro" that's slated to add something like 8000 residences of all types (mix of SFH and multis). This will expand the ci...
Samantha M.
Possible Rental House built in 1950's: Should I install central heat/air?
I am taking a look at a property built in the 1950s today. The property has no central heat or air just window units. The comps clearly show this house is best suited for a rental. I have never dealt with a property ...
Brandon Proctor
Are you Only a Real Estate Investor?
Good afternoon BP!So I attended this free financial seminar last night at my local church and the speaker mentioned on many accounts that he invest in RE. He also says he dabbles in other ventures such as stocks, gol...
David Lee
Sell or Not multi-family
Hello. We are thinking about selling 4 family house in NJ (owned since 2009 and have about 500k equity in it at the current market price). My husband and I both have full-time jobs and been managing this property on t...
Justin Kerstetter
How to address a tenant with an unauthorized pet
We just found out that a tenant of ours just got a puppy as a supposed emotional support animal. They signed a lease stipulating that pets were not allowed. We are in CA and wondering the best way to address this. Tha...
Alberto Fernandez
Government shutdown implications
Will the government shutdown affect section 8 rent payment or lease renewals in illinois (CHA or HACC). Appreciate any insight or perspective regarding this potential issue. Thanks
Andreas Mueller
The Fed's "No Landing" Scenario may mean Stagflation.
Welcome to A Skeptical Dude’s Take on Real Estate: a frank, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets, from one real estate investor to another. Coming at you live from Nashville, TN. Intereste...
Rosston Smith
Possible Tenant Eviction
I'll keep this short. Tenant A is a 30 year old teenager. He paid the below market rent 1-2 weeks early every month for the last three months until this month( his year lease is now up) and procrastinated payment unt...