David A.
Do you disqualify a tenant with a criminal background?
I am screening a tenant but there are various red flags on the mysmartmove report. First is about a 20k credit card debt but also a 5 year probation for theft $20k. Do you or have you ever accepted a tenant with a ...
Joshua Michael Hauman
Why We Love Motivation but Struggle with Discipline
Motivation is a tricky subject. One moment it ignites a fire within us, filling us with enthusiasm and drive to accomplish our most ambitious goals. The next moment it vanishes without a trace, leaving us uninspired l...
Mike Kundla
First Investment - Looking For Some Guidance!
Hey friends! My wife and I are just starting out and trying to get the ball rolling on our first real estate investment. I'll be completely honest, I'm a little overwhelmed. I just finished David Greene's BRRRR Method...
Sam Giberti
To 401k or Not to 401k
I’m going to keep this short because I’m at work. I will either graduate from UT with in MBA or work for a RE company after full time after my first year of college. Depending on whether or not I think it is worth the...
Kelly Cochran
Pros/Cons of MTR using AirBNB
Getting a lot of mid-term requests through AirBNB. Any drawbacks to doing monthly+ rentals through them, instead of through a company like Zillow that includes an application and lease agreement?Do I need a lease for ...
Tehane Gallimore
We are thinking about selling our highly profitable AirBnB
Some people are likely going to laugh at me when I post this, but we own and operate a highly successful AirBnB out of Beech Mountain, NC. We are super hosts, award winners on Booking.com, and consistently are averagi...
Dan Nguyen
Ringless Voicemail Broadcast Marketing
Hello guys,I've been meaning to sign up for a couple years but never pulled the trigger until now so I can ask this question.I'm a real estate wholesaler/flipper and I'm looking to scale my business. One strategy I'm ...
Mihir Bhimaraju
How did investors and landlords survive the downturn in 08/09?
This question lingers in my mind and I'd love to hear from investors/ landlords who survived the 08/09 market downturn. I invest in my backyard and it hasn't taken as big a hit as other coastal cities did. But I've he...
Brennon Manske
Paid Property Back Taxes for Purchase. It Was Reclaimed!
I ran across a vacant distressed house today in between my appointments to meet with expired mls. The neighbor says that it has gone to auction and ended up not selling because of back taxes owed.
Several yea...
Ryan Ahlgrim
When tenant applicants lie...
I’m currently trying to rent out one of my vacant properties. Usually when an applicant calls I get all their information and ask them the 4 basic questions: Is your income 3x the monthly rent?Do you have a clean crim...