I know that folks on this forum always recommend (rather strongly) requiring a security deposit along with applications for a rental property.  (This is the deposit for the application, *not* the deposit for actually ...

I went to look at my very first potential property investment today.  I was very excited, showed up 10 minutes early and waited, and waited, and waited.  The realtor NEVER showed to show me the property.  That's fine,...

I read an older discussion on the website Hubzu and having recently been involved in a sale with them, I felt an update was needed. Hubzu is an auction website for bank foreclosed properties. During the transaction I ...

My Mom has been trying to buy a home in Orlando FL for some time without success. She had a buyer's agent, but kept missing out to "in-house" offers. I've purchased several homes elsewhere and always had better luck w...

As the topic states, I received an angry call today off one of my yellow letters. The individual stated if they ever receive a yellow letter from them again they will seek legal action. I returned the call and was abl...

I have started purchasing a few investment properties and have an LLC. Everything has been cash so far but I have contacted several local banks and all of them have said about 1-2%+ above regular mortgage rates, 3-5y ...

In February of 2022 we purchased a newly renovated 3 unit building in the South Austin neighborhood of Chicago. The price was 500k and we used a DSCR loan for the purchase. 
We listed the top 2 (3x1) units for $1800 ...

For owners with a small portfolio (1-3 STR), how did you decide between self management vs hiring a vacation rental company? If you have a larger portfolio, are you still self managing? I am just starting out and have...

Hey guys,
I've reached out previously on some reno related questions on what was up to this point a smooth process.Recap: I'm buying a 2 family in Guttenberg with an existing Section 8 tenant that was presented as mo...

My husband and I have not been able to figure out the math on this and I hope that I can get some comments and suggestions from others. We lived in the SF Bay Area and own a townhouse as a rental. It had appreciated a...