We have an STR beach home in South Padre Island.  We recently had a large group; larger than what was allowed, stay at our home and their behavior was unacceptable.  We found out that one of the kids mother's rented t...

To give some background, I have two tenants (a young couple) renting out a main floor suite from us while I live in the basement suite. So far they've been respectful, pay their rent on time, etc. although since I'm l...

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I stumbled across this site and it rocks. I watch the flipping on tv all the time and think to myself, "These people have no idea what they're doing and they're making $50k a deal." I think I can do it. ...

I have read a few highly rated books on midterm rentals with chapters covering the lease.  However, I have not found a site to download a lease that is state specific for just this purpose.  I assume it would need to ...

I had my first rental open house last Sunday between 12-2. After getting tons of interest I decided that was going to be better then individual showings.This house was freshly rehabbed so it was in demand. I had nearl...

Hi guys I was wondering if it is better to go to through a loan agent to compare loans or if it is better to go directly to two or three banks directly when getting a loan?
Do you usually get a better rate through a ...

If you have a SFR for example but want to invest in a large MF next, can you cash out and reinvest with 1031 exchange or must it be the same type of property?

What procedures and formalities do you follow when investing in rental real estate?

I've been brushing up on Fair Housing and I'm not sure about this distinction. I know the protected classes in my state and locality.Say I have an open house for a few hours and when I'm done I have X online applicati...

Look what plumber found clogged up toilet (with something else) in empty house being worked on by nightmare subcontractor.. working fine before he got there. 

He has been showing all the signs of it