Terry Portier
Why are contractors part of the problem not solution?
I read too often contractors are more of the problem rather solution to investment strategies. What if you could find a local contractor service that manged contractors based on customer satisfaction ratings you provi...
Brie Schmidt
Will there be another recession?
Are we going to have a recession this year? Historically, every time we see low unemployment it is followed by a recessionNow we hit a 17 year low for unemployment rate, so what does that mean?So will it happen? Wha...
Devon Keaveny
Are C/D area properties worth it?
On the outside D type properties look like steals, but with the potential crime, turnover rate and bad tenant pools is there really good money to make? Or is it better to go for B type areas that won't cash flow as we...
Shane Clark
Buying a Home with an Old Foundation: Brick, Sandstone, Dirt
I am viewing duplexes in Massachusetts where we tend to have a lot of older homes. The properties in my price range all seem to have a common issue being that they are older (we're talking 1880's - 1910's) and Realto...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (January 4-9, 2021)
Economic Update(Monday, January 4, 2021)Welcome 2021! We’re so happy you’re finally here. For all of us, there is now light at the end of this tunnel. If someone would have told you what was in store of ...
Curtis Harrison
Are Property Managers worth the money? Can I do this without 'em
Good morning,I'm a landlord with 1 property. It's a 4 bdrm and rents for $1950/month. I have been paying $135/month to a property management company and as far as I can tell, all they do is collect the rent, keep th...
William Coet
"Peeping Tom" Tenant Making Female Tenant In Other Unit Nervous.
Looking for ideas on how to handle this situation at a small multifamily property. At this point I'm uncertain what, if anything, I can do legally. The young female tenant is nervous because of odd behavior of a mal...
Sam Leon
Seeking advice on a pedestal sink "trim board" idea
I would appreciate some input on an old 60s bathroom. It is a rental apartment and I am reworking some plumbing behind the walls.This is a picture of the bathroom. As you can see ugly teal 4" ceramic wall tiles, whi...
Jose Gallegos
After a year of analysis paralysis
I’m just getting started in my REI journey after nearly a year of analysis paralysis. I’m an engineer by degree but always wanted to get into REI and get out of the rat race. My hometown of Aurora, IL is where I have ...
Nathaniel Garcia
Hawaii - Oahu Investing
I'm looking to get started doing real estate investing in Oahu. I've never done real estate investing previously but I've spent a considerable amount of time reading books (6 and counting), listening to the bigger poc...