I've been reading another forum and they recommend charging twice the security deposit if the FICO score(s) is below 600. Has anyone tried this and if so were the people willing to pay?

Also I was wondering how peop...

I've noticed several of you mention you buy rentals out of your town and state. How do you manage the rentals while living in a different state? Do you use PM primarily? How does that work for you if you do?

I reall...

im trying really hard to get the ball rolling with my real estate investing passion. the problem is I only really have about 12k to work with.i am having a hard time knowing if deals are "good" or not because im not s...

Hi there! I applied for a DSCR loan and the terms include vague language indicating they may be a penalty if paying the loan early. Is this common for these types of loans? Is there a typical minimum period where the ...

An "as is" FSBO in suburban area, what do I do? This will possibly be my 1st wholesale deal but I don't have a buyer, my purchase contract I'm not sure is correct and don't have money to get it checked by an attorney....

Managing a rental can be as tricky as a high-wire act, especially when it comes to picking the right tenant! A friend of mine, who not only manages but also lives in his triplex, is about to face a vacancy. He's con...

Hey all I was wondering if any of you have had this happen before. It seems kind of sketchy for the tenant to want to pay full years rent. What should I look out for, how can I protect myself for anything bad that can...

Hey guys! Thanks to all the inspiring stories on this forum and the podcast, the hubs and I are taking massive action getting our finances in order to qualify for the best possible mortgage on our first rental propert...

I searched the forum and haven't found much.I got a call from ALE Solutions to rent out my house for a displaced family who had water damage to their house for 3 months, 800 above the rent I am asking for.  They have ...

Bet that got your attention! Don't get me wrong  I am a huge believer in using private money but I would recommend that newbies not use it!WHY?! You may ask! Private money is great and will take you far but if you are...