Would any of you guys recommend installing solar panels to BRRRR? I would also include the electricity in the rent bill if the proper offset is there. Reason I ask is because I installed solar panels in my primary res...

Let’s face it… Renters -usually- rent because they don’t have it together. They are hard on rentals, with lousy pets, smoking, violence, lack of cleanliness, out of control kids, you name it. I’m learning this the har...

The lack or inattentiveness of safety in short-term rentals is appalling!! Over the weekend 3 people died at a STR in Outer Banks due to a house fire, and it seems like every couple of months we hear of more people dy...

You can boost your equity by reducing expenses - but will you try?

Help fill the Innovation Shortfall by accepting my dare to reduce your rental's expenses by the equivalent of $100 per month AND providing supportin...

Hi there.  I'm new to this site and new to real estate investing, and hoping some of you seasoned pros might have some advice for me.  I am a real estate agent in the Memphis market, working on rehabbing my first inve...

Hi all, I’m just about to close on a 3 unit property here in Chicago. It needs a bit of work with one unit I will live in and another two to rent out. Both have current leases that will run out in March and then I can...

I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on different ways to tenant-proof a house and the best materials to do so. When I renovate a property I try my best to tenant-proof the property as best as possible withou...

OK, so you've done all your screening, the tenants look good. No bad reviews from previous landlords.Tenant drives up in a nice new clean car and has good appearance. They move in, then comes the first visit 6 mont...

Well today it happened folks. Got to the property I am currently rehabbing and found the door kicked in, with all my tools stolen. This is my first property, and I’ve been rehabbing it by myself for the last few month...

Hi all,
Okay - here's the situation: shared entrance hallway between two units, and one of the occupants is using the hallway to smoke pot.  I know this because I have been in the hallway a few times in recent weeks ...