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Hey everyone, I had a quick question. Long story short, I am in the process of purchasing my first single family rental house and I just went through the pre-approval process. I used a local and reputable lender, and ...
Hello,What do you guys/gals do when you get an application with co-applicants that are unmarried. I am concerned about differing credit scores and incomes. Perhaps one has poor job or housing history while the other...
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Most people think real estate investing requires huge capital, perfect credit, or bank loans—but that’s not always true. Creative strategies like lease options allow investors to control properties without owning them...
Hi all,Not sure if I have any good options here but I inherited a property in zip 80003 and I'd like to hang onto it as a rental. I just need the 10K to get it ready. And my credit is terrible due to some bad times wh...
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I just acquired a Section 8 duplex and wasn't sure if it was smarter to go with white or stainless steel appliances in the kitchen?I know white appliances are cheaper, but I know they can be stained and pretty gross l...
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Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in Cody.
Purchase price: $225,000
Cash invested: $425,000
I bought it all cash, but used a line of credit for the purchase fun...
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With all the property management softwares/suites/apps these days I'm having a hard time sorting through all the information, so I thought I would beg the question:Which rental property management systems have you all...
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Hello BP,Wanted to reach out to get some opinions regarding Property Management Software that's recommended based on personal experiences. Currently, I use Apartments.com. Apartments.com is free to use and great if yo...
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I'm looking to house hack in the South Bay (Redondo, Hermosa, Manhattan Beach) which is a fairly expensive market. I was renting there for several years but now own a house down in Long Beach. I am looking at 2-4 unit...
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I have been a rehabber and am now venturing down the path of rentals. I have a prospective tenant who credit and background checks ok, but she had a dispute with her previous landlord and withheld rent. Her apart...