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I have some free time in-between buying properties and I like to use it wisely. I need some recommendations on books regarding basics of starting a business (beyond a simple sole proprietorship), personal growth/value...
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Wife and I are in pretty good shape financially, make over 200k in W2 income, and have roughly 800k in retirement. Minimal debt mainly mortgage. However we have our house on the market, should clear 300-350k on the sa...
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I wanted to ask if anyone has much experience with taking over peoples homes that are on the verge of foreclosure. I am considering spending money to get the information on people facing this dilemma. Has anyone ever...
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Hey everyone.Super new here so be gentle..... I recently got this house for 47k and am looking at getting it cleaned out and rehabbed to rent. There obviously were some squatters living here and am leaning towards a ...
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Does anyone texture the drywall in their rentals with knockdown or orange peel? I've noticed in some middle to lower end apartment complexes they do this. I'm assuming it is to hide nail holes, dents, etc. I'm current...
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HI everyone! I need help looking for some buildings in order to propel my business. What I'm looking for are specific traits for the building that might be a little hard to find. What I'm looking for is basically a...
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Hi BP. I am ready to get started in the STR market, and I'm a little overwhelmed. (I have previous experience with LTR of 3 condos I no longer own.) I want to hit the ground running and cannot afford to make costly m...
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Hi all,This is a great forum and very informative answers to our inquiries. Here is another: we have an opportunity to acquire a piece of land, approx. 7 acres, and is zoned light industrial and has a conceptual sit...
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Does anyone have suggestions on where to buy appliances that cater more to landlords? I have 16 units and I figure I'm going to be buying a refrigerator 1X/year at a minimum. I've been dealing with the big box stores ...
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As a landlord, I recently received a Request for Proposal ("RFP") from a non-profit that is seeking office space. I have never responded to a formal RFP before so this is all new to me. Tenant is requesting the landl...