Seth Williams
What makes someone a real estate "Guru"?
After hanging around these forums for about half a year now, I've noticed that the word "Guru" gets tossed around quite a bit, and (understandably) not in a good way. It's a label that tends to be used interchangeably...
Kimberly Kesterke
How can I get my credibility back with a tenant I hired ?
Well- despite all of the advice against it, I hired one of my tenants to do some basic property management work. He wanted work and I needed some help - pure and simple. You know how hindsight is 20/20? Well, I'm goin...
Scott Trench
"2% rule" cities? Or should they be called, "Cities that Americans are Ditching?"
Came across this article today and thought it might make for a good discussion: These are the Top 20 Cities Americans are DitchingI think it’s funny that some of the cities that many investors suggest as good places t...
Account Closed
Buying an Apartment Complex
Hey guys,
I am interested in buying an apartment complex. How do you determine which markets are good to invest in right now?
How do you find out about market cap rates across the states?
What would you do from a ...
Bobby Narinov
Have anyone used Flex Realty Property Management in Toledo, OH
As an out of state investor, I was offered a property that is under management of Flex Realty Property Management in Toledo, OH. It is not a great deal but it is tempting enough for a Californian :). The seller is the...
Bob Collett
hostile rental owner environment
Hi AllA few weeks ago, the owner of a property I manage received a "ticket" from the city of Cleveland because the tenant did not properly place the trash basket out in front of the house. The city sent a "ticket" fo...
Bill Briscoe
Is this a pitbull?
I'm not a dog expert, but it looks a lot like this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pit_bull
David A.
Managing Contractors on commercial rehab
Good morning all!
I have a few questions for you guys. I am the project manager on a family project at the moment and we are getting started. We are converting a restaurant into a family clinic. I have pulled the demo...
Alison P.
Suicide or Homicide...it leaves the same mess
I had a tragedy happen in one of my rentals this past week and I thought I would share what I have learned with everyone, in case you ever find yourself in the same situation what I have learned might be helpful. (The...
Avery Manison
Investing into Real Estate
I am currently 23 years old and recently graduated from college with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. I am looking to get started in investing in real estate and building my portfolio. But I’m not sure where...