I was having a chat with a co-worker over Slack about ways to keep costs low in rentals. He was in a different state than me, and had years more RE experience than I have. His background was acquisitions and purchasin...

Do you use a lockbox to allow prospective tenants quick/anytime access to the property?Or!Do you meet every tenant at the property?Why?I’ve read many replies about not using lock boxes because of the risk someone tras...

We are in the process of putting our sfh up for rent and are stuck on what payments to ask for upfront. In the past we already had a tenant tell us to keep the deposit as the last month rent and then left us a mess an...

Hello,Is using FHA loans or other low income/low downpayment loans as an investment strategy unethical? I spoke to a number of different lenders about my options to acquire financing as a college student, and a few ti...

I've been following the world of FI for a few years and have been saving in retirement accounts as best as I can. My wife and I bought our home last year and I'm recently started a job that gives a lot more flexibilit...

Hello Investors, Forgive me if this has been asked on the forum before. I have a rental I can sell for 400k in this wild market. I picked it up for 250 12 years ago. I'd like to use the 1031 to buy a rental an hour aw...

Just got a new renter in a prop, and forgot to mention "no smoking" . Sometimes you forget some people still smoke inside. Ok , Going forward , is there an accepted form of testing to prove someone is smoking in a pro...

First time posting anything....We have one new tenant.  She is requesting a reduction in rent because we had a heater (vent)  problem that we quickly resolved, but now the unit above hers may have a sink/tub leak that...

Hi there,I’m planning on becoming a private lender to some local investors. I would appreciate any insight from people who do this routinely, any resources to share, such as agreements, etc.. I know I would need a pro...

Hey fellas! Totally new here, just wanted to introduce my self and get some advice regarding the section 8 game.