Jim McMillen
50% rule
noob here.....Can someone explain the 50% rule, 2.5% rule.....I can't seem to find a definition for it.
Thanks.
Jim
Robert Adams
Las Vegas Real Estate Market Discussion
I am interested to hear what everyone's thoughts are in regards to the Las Vegas real estate market for 2014. I have my own opinions that I will share later. I just want to hear others' opinions before I state mine...
Bill Manassero
Desperate for Tenants in Memphis
Bought a duplex in Memphis with two 3bd/1ba units, nicely rehabbed, from a turn-key "passive" investment firm. The units are going for $650 each and the market is around $750. I have not had a tenant in either unit ...
Ken D.
Appreciation happens then...sell or refinance?
There is a lot of discussion about how to approach appreciation in RE investing, but say you got lucky. Then what?My specific situation is that I have a property that I purchased for $300K, is now worth $600K, and sti...
Brian Burke
Just bought a 140 unit property. Here’s how I financed it (thanks BP!)
It’s always exciting to buy an off-market multifamily property, and even more exciting when the Houston Business Journal runs a story on it!
The property is a 140 unit class-C apartment complex in the Houston...
Cody Gebhart
$15/Hour Illinois minimum wage
Illinois is enacting a statewide minimum wage of $15 per hour by 2025. Have any experienced landlords had this happen in their state or city and what have been the effect on rents? Drastic increases or gradual incr...
Dan Gheesling
Detroit - What are your thoughts / questions / fears about investing in the City of Detroit?
When you hear about Detroit Real Estate most people get scared and picture burned down buildings, blight, etc. Myself included.One of my initial fears was that I wouldn't get my money back out, and that the renters wo...
Andrew Herrig
First Direct Mail Campaign - Keep Me Accountable!
I am starting my first direct mail campaign and figured I would post my plans and how things are going as time passes to help keep me accountable. Give me your thoughts, questions, and suggestions!
The Plan:
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Amber Spence
Nightmare tenant, help!
Hey everyone,
My husband and I had the tenant from hell in our single family home. We also hired a management company to manage the property. (Our first time as landlords, we outsourced to make sure we did everything...
Kendra J.
Debate On A Realtor License
Being as though I live in a Non-Disclosure state and have been unsuccessful at getting a Real Estate Agent to work with me, I have been debating on going for my own Real Estate License. I have read lots of pros and c...