My wife has this theory that lower rent actually gets you better qualified tenants, on the premise that since they're more desirable but often just as frugal as anyone else they can stand out from the field and get th...
First applicant for my first property just arrived. 1BR/1BA condo, has been on the market for roughly 40 days with no serious inquiries until today. I'm thinking the reason I haven't been getting any hits has to do ...
Are there any unique considerations for a multifamily property with only 1 bedroom units?
Hello and good morning. I’ve been lurking here for a while - trying to educate myself as much as possible - but this is my first post. A little background: my wife and I are both in our mid-40’s. My wife has worked as...
I just closed on a new home in Windsor CA that I will be furnishing and then converting to an STR. It has a big pool which was the main draw of the house but as a first-time pool owner, I'm just learning about the sev...
A colleague of mine is looking for a successor trustee for her trust (i.e., a trustee who would take over after she passes away) who is knowledgeable with managing rental property investments as well as a stock and bo...
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I'm currently 18 years old and finishing up my first year of college. Over the past month, I've had more time to think and question myself than I've ever had; I've really been able to assess my curr...
Gold broke the $1000 an ounce barrier last week and is zooming up over $1100 as I write this. It seems to me that the money that the Fed's loose monetary policy is going to come home to roost. If I recall the 1970's a...
Calling all landlords,I would love to get feedback on what other landlords are using for tenant screening services. Company or service referrals, cost, pros, cons? I will be renting both units in my first duplex in th...
Hi,my parents are retired and are planning on retiring to colombia. We have a house in Pennsylvania and want to rent it out or sell it.I'm leaning more towards renting than selling cause the house is almost paid off a...