Nathan K.
Help, I'm stuck! How do I continue to grow my portfolio?
Hello all! I currently have two single family rentals and a duplex. All of these units have steady rental history, positive cashflow, and are on 30 year notes. I'm very pleased with all of these rentals and have no...
Owen Dashner
When I started investing, I struggled most with...
Starting out it in real estate can be overwhelming. What was the thing you struggled with most and how did you overcome it? My biggest hurdle was not knowing when I had a good deal because I struggled with understandi...
Darrell Flannery
Retirement
I have been an aircraft mechaning for 20 years. I would like to be able to retire from this in ten years. The only vehicle capable of making this happen is Real Estate. I love what I do, but honestly... while I kno...
Rick Baggenstoss
Tenant claiming water damage
After flooding rains in GA, an unfinished basement flooded. The tenant wants me to pay for her damages after basement flooding.
Insurance doesn't cover it. My lease states I'm not liable. Her claimed damages inc...
Nathan Shankles
Home warranties on a SFH and duplex - good idea or no?
I have a positive cash flowing SFH rental property as well as a positive cash flowing duplex both about 5 hours from where I live. I have home warranties on each property (about $45/door per month) but I’m wondering w...
Brandon Malone
Do you provide tenants with a physical key for smartlocks?
Hi All,I recently acquired a property that has a smartlock. I would like to avoid providing keys to the tenants and just have them setup and control the codes for access. Smartlocks are expensive, I hate to have to sw...
Henry Clark
Best First Time Investor, Investment Ever
Response to another post. Thought it might be useful for first time investors.
To re-state your audience are people who want to start in REI.
Your next question is what is the most under appreciated REI investment....
Brandon Zeng
Could you share your experience how to find a good realtor?
Hi Guys,
Could you share your experience how to find a investor friendly realtor which fits you well? Any failure before you found him/him that we can learn from? Thanks
Daniel O.
Utilities: tenant laws and cost of sub-metering
Hey folks,I've been exploring Pittsburgh as a potential investment area and had a few questions to help me better analyze opportunities. In particular, I'm wondering for both single- AND multi-family properties.Are th...
Bruce Woodruff
Thoughts on longer rentals?
We are less than a year into the STR thing with 2 separate rentals. So far, just love it.... no issues, just wonderful guests and lots of bookings.The one thing that comes up occasionally is requests for long-term boo...