Walther Arias
How do you screen a contractor and handyman?
HI guys, I am in the process of buying a new condo to rent out and I know it needs some work done to get it ready. What are some of the questions you ask prospect contractors or handyman in order to determine whether ...
Jim K.
What's your favorite multitool and why?
I usually carry a Leatherman Juice in my bag and up until recently a Victorinox One-Handed Forester in my jean pocket. Well, I was stupid enough to take the knife to the airport and had to ditch it, so I got a Victori...
Jim Morris
Has anyone been extorted/threatened for the deposit back?
Team-We've had a really smooth 5 years of renting until now. My head is still spinning a little over the text we received from our tenant that just moved out. They have been good renters over the year, so I'm really s...
Jeffrey Douglas
Whats The Best Book Youve Recently Read???
Think of a book youve read in the last 3 months that you gleaned the most knowledge from. Share with the group the title and author and one reason why it was so great!
Joel Owens
Glad I do not own single family houses!
It seems these tenants feel a sense of entitlement for not paying the rent. They think life problems they have created with their own choices should be solved by a landlord's pocket book.Economics and running a busine...
Joe J.
No Cash? How to acquire Rental Properties with No Money Down!
Real Estate Investing has created and built wealth for so many investors over the years. There are so many shows on TV today that discuss flip, flip, flip!!!! YOU can make fast cash when you flip but it would also be...
Account Closed
tenant wants to change 2 yr lease to a 1 yr after only a month!
Hi, I had a tenant move in a month ago and already she wants to end her lease a year early, she signed a two year lease until june 2015.She claims she and her boyfriend want to buy a home and wants to end her lease in...
Jerrad Shepherd
Everybody has a Pitbull 🤷♂️
It’s crazy to me how many potential tenants have aggressive breed dogs. I would estimate that a good 25% of the people that contact me any given month about a property have a Pitbull or multiple. They are shocked wh...
Mark B.
Visible vs Non Visible Tattoos on Tenant Applicants
Good morning all!I do want to preface this with - I did search the forum briefly for a direct answer and found none. So if there is a thread about this, please let me know!I was reading a few things about people rejec...
Derrick U.
Cash on cash return of 4% is ok?
I'm looking at a few properties in Phoenix. Can't seem to find anything that yields greater than 4-5 percent return. Would you be ok with that return? Assume down payment is 25%-30%.