Hello, I'm just getting into real estate investing and my first deal (well maybe) is gonna be in Cape Coral Florida with a new build. I took out a HELOC for 150k and I already bought a lot in Cape Coral for 55k. The h...

How do you guys keep all your keys organized? I don't have that many units yet, but already all these keys are a hassle. On a similar topic, what do you do about changing locks? Is there a good landlord lockset that i...

So, what do you think?  A true beauty, I know.The inside is getting better.  We're rehabbing.  What I want to do is increase 'curb appeal'.  A few options I'm considering:1. Painting the brick2. Pulling the shingles a...

Finally found a tenant who pays her rent on time, but now she wants to move out when lease is up due to  heating cost. It's her first winter there and propane heat costs 2 tanks a month ($230 a tank).  there is also e...

So I'm about to close on a 3-unit investment property tomorrow morning and I go check the place out tonight with my realtor for a final walk-through.Good thing we did that.The seller has basically emptied the basement...

Within the last month I purchased an older 12 unit apartment building. Many of the tenants have been there for over 20 years. The previous landlord was 87 years old and completely let it go. It is infested with roache...

Bought an old multifamily last month that passed the inspection with flying colors. I mean, as with all houses, there were a few things here and there that needed to be fixed, but nothing major.  It was my first purc...

Hey all.  This is my first post so go easy on me. First.  Not an investor...yet;)  But in getting the courage to buy something I have a question about the state of the real estate market.  I'm currently in the Tampa m...

I am looking at a couple of SFHs that have fireplaces.  I was wondering what people's  experiences and issues with a fireplace in a rental unit.  I am not sure if it is a good idea.  Are there issues with insurance?  ...

I have a tenant that is using 50 - 600 gallons of water per day.  Their fixtures leak occasionally I bought the place with cheap stuff installed.  The toilets always leak.  My question is, what are the most bomb proof...