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Hello all, first time poster, newbie in real estate investing.
I rented my townhouse via a property management company since Jan 2009. I usually recieve a check for the rent and a monthly statemen...
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How much would you pay for a property that was in like new condition, 3 BR 1 Bath brick home, hardwood floors throughout, with exception of kitchen and bath which has new ceramic tile. The home has brand new replacem...
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Hi I help my mother manage a property in NYC - brooklyn with a elderly (80s) section 8 tenant. He has been there since 2007, but has been trouble the last few years. Due to covid, he stopped paying his share of the re...
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Hello,I have acquired a few properties before but never have I acquired one from a wholesaler nor have I owned a Section 8 property. I never intended to get a Section 8 property but a deal was sent to me by a wholesa...
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2 former tenants whom i evicted, and have been caught stealing from my property, come to visit, and often stay overnight at his mothers apartment, also my building, but in a different town. Yes, this theft is recorded...
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I've recently changed how I find tenants, and it's reduced the amount of time required and I'm getting better tenants than ever.I used to lease through an agent - they'd do one showing at a time, send me an app when i...
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So, they say the definition of insanity is expecting different results by doing the same thing. I'm looking for others' experience and advice with regard to my latest question.A tenant has requested of the utility co...
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This was my first investment property. I bought it in January last year at auction for $3500 but it needed a lot of work and had severe termite damage. I camped out in the property off and on for 4 months getting it ...
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Hi Guys,We have a 5-family property that has 2 section 8 tenants (inherited but good people). Rents have stayed the same for 3+ years. How can I raise the rents? By that I mean-how do I get section 8 to pay more? ...
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I took possession of my house at 4pm today. Had a court ordered eviction. I furnished the fridge and stove, the fridge was gone! Criminal or civil matter? Has anyone have any experienced this before?