Henry Perez
How much of a liability are pools in multi-family properties?
Hello,My wife and I are currently in the market to purchase two 40-50 multi-unit complexes or one 100+ multi-unit complex in the Sacramento/Stockton/Modesto area. Most of the properties we have come across have pools ...
Rachel M.
Grand Rapids investment analysis help
I'm considering partnering with an investor on an out of state rental, single family home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This will be my first investment property. I currently own my own house in California and have appro...
Chris Laino
Tax Lien Investing - Why bid a premium?
Hi,I participated in an online auction recently for tax liens. This was my first time doing this so I played things as safe as possible (bidding only the max possible of 18%, in nice areas of the town on properties th...
Sandra Sunshine
Possible drug dealing tenant
I just purchased my very first home in March. It’s a two-family and I fixed up the downstairs and moved in this April. Upstairs tenant has been there for 4years with various sketchy roommates. He has refused to prov...
Karen Margrave
OPINIONS .. PLEASE!
On the houses we are building in both San Clemente, and in Capistrano Beach, in looking at cooktops I'm torn between Induction cooktop and Gas. What would YOU choose? Also, for those of you that are men, PLEASE ask yo...
Justin Reyes
Is not renting to smokers a good idea?
I’m in the process of buying my first rental property and I don’t want to rent to smokers. It’s a personal decision but I don’t want to it harder to rent out my property. What do yal think?
John Thedford
Pet Rents: How I Am Increasing Cash Flow
After seeing several posts regarding pet rent, I decided it is a perfect way to increase cash flow. I used to charge $300 PET FEE for new tenants. After the first year, I didn't collect another time upon renewal. I us...
Cinda Hamm
Another Nasty Dog Pee Story- Need help for a happy ending
Husband and I started on our first flip in January. I thought I was prepared. Had done a lot on research on internet. We spent first couple weeks emptying house of boxes and general trash. First mistake was we start...
Robert Walter
New member from Mid-Michigan
Now 31yrs old, I have been interested in real estate since I was 20 but never looked into it or got educated. I thought I needed a decent job and had to get my ducks in a row first. Now married with a 1yr old and anot...
Lauren C.
Honest Gatlinburg STR expectations
Like many of you, I've made the decision to purchase a cabin for STR in Gatlinburg, approx. 500K in value. (I can actually afford two, if it works out, and possibly a third if I use a HELOC on my primary residence.) I...