Jim Pellerin
Is the goal to own real estate or to make money?
I get confused when I hear people talking about how many deals they've done? Or how many single family homes they own? I dont think this metric neccesarily contributes to the making lots of money. Why not just go rais...
Joshua S.
Landlording - Eviction Hearing Wednesday, Need Advice (CDC)
Here's the full story (skip to bottom for TLDR):I do not have an attorney for this case. If you know of one that won't break the bank and can be ready by December 2, please let me know below, I know it's last minute. ...
Rall Hanna
drug dealer in home
Please assist....I have a drug dealer for a tenant. I actually saw the person dealing. My immediate reaction was to call the police and evict him. Then...several things came to my mind.
a) If I have him arrested,...
Account Closed
Gut to studs? Drywall question
Hi there, I am in a process of renovation of a house. The house is quite old, and has smell in it. The previous owner had pets. I will be changing plywood floor here and there. But I am more concerned about the drywal...
Brian Goodwin
Searching for 1st rental...turn key or realtor/PM team???
Hey Community!I am interested in purchasing real estate out of state (live in SF) and was leaning towards using a turn key outfit just for simplicity. I understand that there are some good ones and some bad ones and h...
John LaVecchia
Should I get involved with section 8?
I have limited capital to work with and the idea of buying a property at $25,000 putting about $10,000 into rehabbing the house and renting it for $800 (local section 8 rent estimate) sounds like a great deal. I would...
David Lowe
Vacation Rental Advice
I have owned student rentals, game-day rentals, condos and single family houses, but have never looked at vacation rentals. I am in Charleston, SC and it seems like a good area for vacation rentals. Does anyone have...
Collin Hays
Beware of "land for sale" scams
A fellow contributor here, John Carbone, sent me a link yesterday to a lot for sale in the Smokies. The price certainly seemed reasonable. It so happened that I know the owner of the lot. He is one of our homeowner...
DAVID GAGE
WOULD YOU RENT TO THESE PEOPLE?
I HAVE A FRESHLY REMODELED 4BR 2 BATH HOUSE THAT I'M TRYING TO GET RENTED. I'VE SET THE PRICE A LITTLE HIGH BECAUSE OF ALL THE RENOVATIONS I'VE DONE AND PEOPLE SEEM TO BE BALKING AT THE PRICE A LITTLE. I'VE HAD LOTS O...
Garison Clemens
Purchasing a 200 unit complex
Would you guys ever consider buying a 200 unit apartment complex, that’s section 8 as well as it only having 1 bedroom floor plans?