David Krulac
What things have you found in foreclosed/abandoned houses?
In the thread about the TV show Property Wars, it was brought up about things found in and on foreclosed property.
1. In a recent one there was the last occupant's ashes. I called the relative to come get the ashes...
Dustin Faeth
Tenant Moved Out Leaving Other 2 Roommates Stuck with the Lease and Rent...What Action Can I Take as Landlord???
I own a 3 bedroom rental property on campus in Columbus, OH and have 3 guys signed to a 12 month lease that expires in July 2014. Monthly rent is $1200 ($400/tenant) and there was a falling out with one of the roo...
Levi Painter
How Do I Market To College Students?
Hey everyone,I am looking at buying a rental unit in Michigan in a college town. If I do end up purchasing this property, what is the best way to market this rental property to college students? Also, how much do coll...
Patrick McGowen
stock investing book suggestions
I know this is real estate forum, but I am looking for good suggestions on stock market investing book(s). I figure suggestions from this group are less likely to follow typical financial advice of buy and hold mu...
John Smith
Ontario - Tenants separated, advice needed.
Looking for advice on the following situation:Unit was rented out to a couple - let's call them Bob and Alice. Both Bob and Alice are listed as tenants on the lease - but financials are mostly provided by Bob.2 months...
Mike Butler
Landlord Email to Residents EXTREME COLD WEATHER ACTION
Attention Landlords and Property Managers
In my neck of the woods, we are having record setting extreme cold temperature that seem to keep lingering on and on. In the past, we are use to having a spike for ...
Chris H.
Inherited tenant's guest is modifying wiring to grow weed.
Full story below: Skip to the bullet points for the tl;dr.I purchased a few properties to be a rental properties from another landlord, who is something of a slum lord and was willing to offload some houses that need ...
Himilce Phelps
Getting the best offer by adding curb appeal-- HELP!
Hello, we recently purchased a foreclosure. It is definitely lacking curb appeal, but it was a price that we could afford. Can you guys help me figure out what to do to add some curb appeal? I have already planted a f...
Bryan Hancock
Higher And Better Use: Burying Dead People Or Residential Development?
We have located an owner in town that has many lots we'd like to purchase in a gentrifying area of town. The owner is in the funeral business and I am wondering if an offer from someone looking to develop housing on ...
Evelyn Badia
How 10k became 1.8 Million
I was 32 years old with tons of college loans and starting a career as a producer of television commercials.
I wasn't looking to buy real estate, my brother was looking to buy so we had the NY Times paper open. Yes,...