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Brandon Turner Landlords: Are YOU breaking the law?
24 August 2013 | 41 replies

http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus49-using-consumer-reports-what-landlords-need-know

Hey everyone,

So I read this online today, and am wondering if others are properly following the law when screening tenants? I...

Account Closed A baltimore city landlords thoughts (not mine)
15 December 2016 | 8 replies

Written by a baltimore city landlord recently....perhaps the funniest thing I've ever read.

Thanks Mary Jo, you raise a wise point. To Chris, Heather and everyone else who was asking about how these turned out, par...

Phineas Howie How Good is Zillow's "Zestimate" of Home Value
4 July 2018 | 73 replies

While using the site Zillow to browse for multi family investment properties I have noticed what they call their "Zestimate." (their estimation of the home's value)  I would like to know how useful other investors hav...

Tom Goans New Bubble
14 June 2013 | 32 replies

As an old pro with almost 50 years of personal experience and learned real estate investing and developing from my grandfather and father, I am of the opinion a new real estate and credit bubble is being created just ...

Vitaliy Merkulov Require applicant to give access to their social media accounts?
22 March 2017 | 57 replies

When screening tenants, in addition to running a credit report, checking landlord references, and checking bad tenant databases I also try to check the applicant's social media accounts. Some people have their account...

Bob C. "What do you (Mr/s. Seller) think your house is worth?"
15 September 2014 | 25 replies

I was listening to Podcast Show 81 the other day and one of the things Michael Quarles said really surprised me.  He said that when someone calls him to sell them their house, he does not (ever) make an offer. He (ess...

Mike B. Independent landlords.. How do you collect rent??
4 May 2016 | 63 replies

Hi all

Was curious for the independent landlords (those acting as their own property manager) what's your preferred method for collecting rent and keeping costs down at the same time. I previously used an electronic ...

Christine Swaidan Long term tenants
24 June 2016 | 34 replies

We have a 70 unit senior building that we have owned for the last 20 years. These are all low income and about 20 have section 8 assistance. Rents are low. I would have to say we have not done a great job managing the...

Samuel Kim Real estate professional status 750 hours doable?
31 January 2025 | 27 replies

Hello i am a doctor who wants to use cost segregation/bonus depreciation on my 9 rental houses, my home maker wife wants to meet the 750hr test to obtain real estate professional status and material participation. Is ...