There is a refinery in my town.  99% of my renters are contractors doing short term work at the refinery.  A cheap motel is $400/week, and that's what I charge for a 2 BR STR.  Over the course of 6 years, I've slowly ...

Hi Forum,Have what I think is a unique investment idea / property, been trying to evaluate all scenarios, as not to get myself into something I'll regret. Anyways, here's the nuts & bolts... best I can give for no...

There are two pieces of software I would like to hear reviews on. If any of our members have used the following software, please write a brief pro/con/conclusion about the software.

Trex Global's Simplify 'Em

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I'm in the San Fernando Valley in the greater Los Angeles area and I'm curious how I should go about finding my first deal for a rehab and flip. Should I be starting to send out mailers, buying from wholesalers, an...

So I've read up on direct mail and wanted to know how the forum deals with seller phone calls.  Let them all go to voicemail and return messages?  I work a full time job where I can't just stop what I'm doing and spea...

Just curious...other than knocking on the door. what have you found are good ways to get in touch with the home owner. any success mailing?

This is about 5 tenants who I have leased to anywhere from 6 months to 9 years. They have all known me as the owner. The long term tenants always paid, but it was always late by a few days, weeks, and even months at ...

Hello everyone,This will be my first post on BP. I have been a firefighter for 7 years, had a side business doing home inspections for the last 2,  and recently made the decision to also start investing in real estate...

It all started with Jane Austen, actually.My wife is a huge Jane Austen fan. Me? The extent of my knowledge is from watching the Pride and Prejudice episode of the PBS kids’ series Wishbone. But I am a history buff. S...

Hi All,I'm on the hunt for my first investment property, it's taking more time than I thought, but that's perhaps because I"m too picky. I've tried to identifying cash flowing homes in the Charlotte market--which has ...