I've had two potential freaks apply for my rentals in just the past week. One was a guy that wanted to rent a place "immediately" (always a red flag) because he discovered "black mold" in a house he was buying and is...
My head is spinning. I've spoken to several people and I just don't know which way to go. I need to put a property on the market next month and do a 1031 exchange. Once sold and after fees and expenses, I will need to...
I have been living in NYC since 2006 when I came to US. All this time my plan was to start a business and invest profits in real estate. This year I have closed my first business with some financial loss, but educatio...
I’ve partnered with an owner of quite a few properties in Bloomington and Decatur. Together him and I own a 32 unit just outside Decatur, and it’s doing well. I have a few more units in Urbana that do ok, but not kill...
I was burnt out. For nearly fifteen years I had worked as a commercial photographer trying to balance art and commerce. I felt like I had failed. The commerce me had killed the creative me. The problem was that fi...
I'm looking for recommendations for a future STR. Would prefer responses from people with actual, personal experience.Requirements:1. Single-family residence, not a condo or timeshare2. On the beach3. Cash flows.I'm o...
For about two years now, one of our tenants has been paying for rent in cash. I am almost certain nothing illegal is being done to obtain this cash - they are in a band and receive tips for that and his wife is a wait...
Hello everyone!I'm curious to know what you all think about a brand new investor (I own one condo and rent out the extra room) looking to out-of-state rentals to get started. I live in Denver and don't want to let my ...