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Hello Fellow Investors!I just closed on a rental property in Austin, Texas about 3 weeks ago, and I have property manager in place already.My question is:1) What are some of the main things I should be aware of?2) Wha...
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So to be honest, when i first started out I thought the whole mentality thing wreaked of the charlatan/guru sales pitch that I originally shrugged at in real estate. However, now that I actually have properties, I fin...
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Hello everyone. I have a good tenant that I do not want to kick out that recently put in an above ground pool without my prior consent. I found this out today when I showed up to take care of some maintenance items.Th...
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My husband and I are considering purchasing a property in one of our favorite vacation spots - the Destin, FL area... Specifically Miramar Beach. What are the pros/cons/concerns with this type of rental? We have 4 in...
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I wanted to take the time to write this post because I think it can and will help other new real estate investors. The best thing I've done as a new real estate investor is to work for an experienced investor. I start...
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Hello all!
We are looking into building a new apartment complex - 200 units or so, so I am researching into every possible idea into how we can build this complex in a way that reduces ongoing operational costs, redu...
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Hey Guys,
Looking to close on my first investment, a duplex to house-hack. The numbers work when accounting for management fees. However, I was wondering what you guys thought about self-managing a house-hack vs havi...
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Hello everyone! I’m close to closing on my first duplex and I was looking for some advice. Would you put LVP throughout the entire duplex in order to completely “tenant proof” the place or make it feel “more like home...
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there is a house that went up for sale around the corner from where I work. I made an offer contingent on the appraisal and home inspection but the house is 15k. The previous owner broke the house up into three rooms...
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Anyone have any experience with section 8 vouchers in the Wilkes Barre Scranton area?