I bought two properties from Columbus Turnkey Houses at the end of last year.  Since then, I have already had an eviction in one house, and now was informed that the paint was cracking from the exterior on the other h...

I found a contractor I like to rehab a house I bought. Is it best for the investor to always purchase the material? I am assuming the answer is "yes" to get credit card points and prevent a contractor from charging a ...

I didn't want to derail the other interesting conversation about credit scores, so thought I'd pose this as a separate question.When I was renting to mainly techies and students, they often had no credit at all.  Ofte...

Hello,I own a duplex and I just recently had a tenant move out and now it's time to consolidate the security deposit and I had a few questions and suggestions on what items can and cannot be deducted in Minnesota.  I ...

I am interested in driving for dollars now when I find these properties that fit in my criteria what exactly should i leave at the door should it be a note , a flyer etc. what method will get the homeowners attention ...

So, I closed on my first property in Chicago in August. It is a 2-flat remodeled in 2016. Long story short, the heat went out on the first floor last night (was about 12-15 degrees). Tenants were fine luckily but fast...

Today my disabled parents woke up in their home to the kitchen fully engulfed in flames. They live in New Orleans and didn't have any insurance on the property because after Katrina, rates went so high they just coul...

This is the story of my first steps as a real estate investor and some of the challenges I faced. I'm writing this in hopes that other's will take control of their future and dreams instead of letting their past or wh...

A bit of background/introduction before I begin.  My name is Darren and I currently live in the Auburn area of Seattle.  I have lived in Seattle since '05 when I moved up for a change of scenery from Texas.  I am marr...