Michael Rose
Using the Fed to Find a New Market
If anyone looking for a new market to invest in, consider playing around the the Federal Reserve's GeoFRED maps. The St. Louis fed has a very popular website that regularly publishes economic data; they also break dow...
Account Closed
Where to buy in Stockton, CA
For those of you who know Stockton, CA, I'm considering purchasing rentals in a safe but profitable area of Stockton. I want to stay away from areas where bars are necessary on the windows, and drugs and violent crime...
Warren A.
15th street (Booker & Johnson) crime?
Hi, I may have an opportunity to purchase a property on 15th street (Booker & Johnson) but the Trulia crime map shows it area as 2nd from darkest blue. Is this block safe enough or is it best to avoid ? TIA !
Robert M.
Criminal Background Check
Hey All,Whenever you run criminal background checks what are things we can lawfully exclude. For example, can I eliminate future apartment applicants that may have violent crimes (e.g. Murder), Drug Crimes and/or sexu...
Dan Crilley
HOA is voting me and my family down on a beach property any tips?
Me and my wife are under contract to buy a beach front condo on Florida's gulf coast. We close August 3. Inspection went well. Appraised at the purchase price $435k. HOA background checks were fine I was told last wee...
Erik Hitzelberger
Landlord Killed Over $60
Earlier today, a landlord here in Louisville was killed during a dispute over a $60 utility bill. I wrote about this as well as a few steps you can take to avoid this situation on my BP blog. Please read and add any...
Michael Kotoyan
Rapid Re-Housing Father Joe's
I am a brand new rookie landlord. I just bought my first investment property in San Diego County (tiny condo) and started showing it to potential tenants. I have a potential tenant that is in a Rapid Re-Housing progra...
Orlando Paz
Reaction from irrational and angry sellers when they see profit being made
I just saw an online video about the unspoken, and ugly side to wholesaling. It goes into the unstable and emotional state of mind that many sellers are in, when they decide to work with a wholesaler. According to the...
Michael H.
Well it finally happened... one of my tenants got arrested
I'm not really sure what I should do (if anything) about this situation. What I know so far is that I had a couple and small child move into one of my properties less than a month ago. They both passed credit and crim...
Eleanor V.
HOA vs No HOA
Hello everyone,
Looking to purchase a 4plex in AZ (Phoenix/Tempe/Mesa area). Would love to know your thoughts/experiences/woes/violent reactions ???? as to the pros and cons of properties with HOA fees vs on...