In a previous forum « bad start in rental experience » I described the problems I encountered with the two properties I bought in Atlanta.Today I have a new property manager that evicted the tenant in Riverdale; the c...

In a book I was reading, the author made a point to say that calling yourself the "landlord" or "owner" of a rental property in front of a tenant can lead to some rather unfortunate scenarios. Rather, letting the tena...

I am considering purchasing a small handgun for protection when going to look at properties in unfamiliar areas. Is this something I can write off at tax time as a business expense?

Rental amount $1175/month with $1000 depositClients Financials : Husband - $2500/month before taxWife - $355/month in child support. Stay at home mom (they have 3 kids. Age 2, 6, and 8)They own 2 vehicles (07 Chrysler...

So often people will make plans and write down what they hope to achieve. It can be shown that this is a good way to succeed, but many fail to accomplish their goals.

I hope to use this thread to discuss ways to mak...

I have just started the negotiating of a short sale. The purpose of this post is to hear from the experts the likelihood of success for this deal. My headline may look a touch confrontational, but it's not at all. I j...

We built a 4plex last year on a country road where several houses have been there for 20+ years. The entire time of the construction we got dirty looks from the neighbors and even 1 woman stormed into the building one...

I live in the Denver Market and have a buy and hold property in Boulder.  I am looking to grow my portfolio but having trouble wrapping my head around the metrics of making the cash flow work in the Denver or even Fro...

I've been searching for an RE agent to make an offer on my first investment property. I found a great agent that says he works with investors exclusively. After talking on the phone once, we meet at a 4plex I picke...

Happy Monday BP, I have a good tenant who has moved in her boyfriend.  I was notified after the fact. They have been a good tenant for ~8 months into a 12 mo lease and have discussed renewing the lease in other conver...