I am looking to purchase a duplex as our first rental property. One of the units is currently rented by an 80 year old woman that has lived there almost 40 years. She's currently paying less than half the market rate...

Hello all. This has come up a few times in our rehabs, and I've been pretty worried because we had a property in the past where the buyers backed out due to low appraisal. Has anyone dealt with the 2nd appraisal com...

I am a newbie investor looking to get my hands dirty with my first purchase. I have been in search for my first rental property for a while, and I haven't pulled my trigger because I couldn't get the math right.I've f...

Can I buy my own mortgage note from the bank for pennies on the dollar? it can not hurt to ask, right?

Fellow landlords, I'm wondering if you all worry about hiring "handyman" type help around your properties?  Do you worry about hiring someone that doesn't carry liability insurance?  In addition to the 4 rental proper...

Anyone ever purchase or even bid on properties on Auction.com? If they don't sell on there to do they go to MLS? Do all properties have a reserve? What tools do you use to determine potential property value with re...

I won’t invest in rental property in my Self-Directed IRA!Yes, I said it! In most cases, it isn’t advantageous to invest in rental property in with my Self-Directed IRA. Since there are a number of prohibited transact...

I have a rather creative investment strategy that I am seeking opinions/feedback on where you can both flip a short-sale and be the bank at a high APR without ever lifting a hammer. I wish for feedback from others to...

Ok, now I'm freaked out. I was just about to post my ad on Craigslist to hire a sign poster for our bandit signs (already ordered) and I thought I would look up the sign ordinances in our area to double check wha...

Tenants moved in and in first month called me to complain about the air conditioner. I sent out the AC guy and he repaired it. Second month the tenants call the AC guy directly and he goes there and repairs it and the...