I had a potential tenant contact me and ask if I accept felons.  I have read that it's illegal (discrimination) to flat out say "no felons" so I asked what the crime was.  He said "sex offender, 16 years ago when I wa...

Hey BP,Thanks for taking the time to read.   Newbie here with only two properties, primary and one accidental rental.   Just got off the phone with an owner looking to sell his mothers place.   Knowing she was moving ...

Architects, builders, GCs, investors, and anyone else who knows anything about applying for permits on a late scale renovation I need your help.

OK so the title is a bit misleading since I am well aware, at least I t...

Hello, so I always read these amazing stories about how successful people have been with their Real Estate Investing. However, today I want to hear different stories about a time you guys were NOT successful. The reas...

I'm curious what the hive mind thinks.My husband and I bought a 36 unit property in November 2014.  It was a total slum - drug dealers, cockroaches, etc.  Through our personal blood, sweat, tears and money, we renovat...

Good afternoon. I've been a member for 4 years or so, but I got distracted for 3 of them.  Now, the fire is lit again, and I'm motivated. I have been in discussion with 3 owners of a single family home that has been a...

BACKGROUND:  Tenant eviction.  Tenant did not even begin to move out, even after the judge ruled in our favor.  Stayed until the Sheriff lockout.  Was not at home at the time. Single mom with three elementary school a...

I am a teacher so I'm off work for the summer, and I'm focusing 100 percent on growing our REI business.I got two off-market houses under contract last week -- a fix and hold, and a potentially lucrative flip. Great n...

Hi everyone,When first starting out, what did you do to keep track of your expenses, revenues, receipts, quotes, numbers, numbers, money, money, etc...? What software or programs helped you the best? Also, what were s...

Hi everybody!  I'm a newbie.  bought my first house in February and had it rented May 1st.   Late July my tenant sent me a text with a sob story about a fraudulent check he deposited, he wouldn't have the rent on the ...