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Hey everyone! First time home buyer seeking duplex/triplex and looking for guidance on debt to income ratio to apply for pre-approval and know how much mortgage I can afforded.I've had a steady job 5+ years and a high...
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Can anyone weigh in on how to find a responsible, affordable property manager for my first property? It's not a large MF, and so I have some concerns. And what rates are people paying? Thanks.
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I recently ran across a service that provides cash upfront for auctions. I have always been able to get my most profitable flips at auctions, so a service like this has peaked my interest. This company is the only o...
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"Supporters of a state ballot initiative to expand rent control options for cities across California announced Monday they had gathered enough signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2018 ballot.If passed, ...
There are illegitimate landlording practices going on in the SF Bay Area communities. I am posting this on behalf of my friend and his observations- Please read below and let me know what you think:-Landlord rents to ...
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Hello Everyone,At a meetup group about a year ago, the speaker mentioned that Dallas Housing Authority is slow about inspecting homes for Section 8 applicants.It is a slow time of year and we agreed to accept an appli...
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Glad I sold mine after they started requiring licensing and a percentage of your income....https://www.cityoftacoma.org/in_the_news/in_the_news_archive/tacoma_city_council_approves_new_rental_housing_co
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I have to share my recent experience with fellow landlords. I recently signed up for a service called Landlord Credit Bureau because I have a renter who refused to pay rent. This individual has a job and can easily ...
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i'm want to know if there's a company i can use to mail small number of letters that isn't costly. i'm looking to mail to folks with expired listings, nods, trustee's sales, moving sales, tenant evictions, probates. i...
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I have seen a few people on here mention they have PrePaid legal. What are the benefits, should I look to purchase a membership. Is is cost effective? Looking for input.