I have a 6 unit apartment building. There was a moldy mildewy smell coming into both of the two bottom units that are below grade. I fogged it for mold .I used a concrete sealer on the floor. I inspected the main sewe...

I wanted to know what are some of the things you guys do to a property before your tenant's move in?

I'm looking for way to make the property as low maintenance as possible.
Here are some of the things I've picked u...

I am considering buying my first rental property and wanted some feedback from people that have done it before. Feel free to tell me it’s a bad idea, give advice, encourage, or tell me your process. Everything helps. ...

HI all, just getting started, looking for first deal. I found a MHP locally FSBO, it is 34 units over 7 acres, city water, with septic tanks which owner claims to empty yearly. asking $800k, brings in $91k/year, accor...

I've seen some threads about paying down student loans vs. investing in real estate. Usually great material; par for the course here. However, I haven't come across one discussing my situation. So I thought I'd start ...

Hi everyone, I am really excited about this property. It popped up on my Trulia feed, I called for information, and the owner, who is also the listing agent, called me back this afternoon. It seems like a great deal. ...

Air bnb hosts,I know it depends on many factors (location, rates, occupancy, etc) but I’m curious to hear how many of you have been profitable even when outsourcing all management costs? I am looking at the Chicago m...

I use Crestcore in Memphis, TN.  Not a very responsive company. I wonder if it's normal for them to request and hold a minimum amount in my account for repairs.  At least that's what they claim as the purpose.  I am n...

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I am working towards settlement on my first home purchase! Settlement is set for early November. My plan with the purchase (a 4 bed single family in Philadelphia) is to rent out 3 of the...

So I totally get the numbers.  It is a fantastic deal, especially for a beginner.  But beyond the numbers, I'm wondering what it's really like.  What kind of people choose a duplex/triplex/fourplex over an apartment o...