We bought a 3 unit property at auction using private money in March. We made some repairs to the units and approached a few banks about refinancing. We were told we needed a 6 month to 1 year seasoning period, dependi...

Here is my situation. I bought house in 2007 and lived in it from 2007 to 2012.

In 2012, I bought a new construction and moved into it in August of 2012. I kept my other home and converted it to a rental.

I was thin...

Hi everyone,I'm on the fence about purchasing an investment property and hoping I could get some advice.  It's a 3 Unit (2x 3 BR, 1x 4 BR) Multi-Family listed for $185k (2970 sf).  I used J Scott's analysis spreadshee...

I've been wondering this for quite a while now, but I just need someone with some experience to help me out and explain it to me.

What makes a homeowner take such a dive when negotiating with an investor? I mean fo...

Hi all,New here and looking into investing in short term rentals but have lots of questions. I have $140,000 in a ROTH that I would like to convert into a checkbook IRA and self manage both the ROTH and the properties...

I just got back from a showing where the prospective tenant didn't show. It was scheduled for 7pm and I called about 5 after and of course it went to voicemail.

I'm just looking for tips from experienced lan...

hi, my rental history for the last ten years or so reads like the story of a troublesome gaurd dog. i slept at night in the office of a check cashing business at a strip mall; i stayed in the show room of an antiques ...

I'm been burning thru podcasts and forum posts. There are so many different opportunities you can get into, it's a bit nerve racking on choosing which path to go.I am looking at the Los Angeles market (or within 2hour...

I'm in Aberdeen NJ- looking to get my first deal as a multi family property house hack, open to having to rehab it, in process of getting approved for mortgage now.  I plan on using FHA loan and living there.  Any per...

Hey folks, does anyone know how much a typical board up costs in Chicago? Say, a one story (with basement and attic) SFH with 3 exterior doors and 9 windows. Something like 6939 S. Laflin. I'm curious how much a typic...