John Chapman
Trafficmaster Allure and Vinyl Wood Flooring
I'm a huge fan of durable flooring for rentals. (I won't do carpet.) My personal favorite is porcelain tile as it's practically bulletproof and aesthetically acceptable here in Texas. Sometimes, though tile is not a...
Mac Trader
<3x Income, full year up front?
Greetings all! I've been lurking and soaking in every word of information in these forums and site. It's been an invaluable resource as I seek to fill a new vacancy in my recent rental. I set the BP standards in my li...
John Horner
What is the best direct mail for over age 65, high equity, owner occupants?
In the past all of my direct mail has been to high equity Absentee Owners. I started with yellow letters but found that Postcards really work best to reduce tire kickers and promote motivation.
I am trying a...
Ryan Garrison
How to House Hack with a Family
If I had to do it all over again, I would have gotten an FHA loan for a 4plex in the early 2000s instead of buying a SFR with a 95% loan. I thought I was smart because I bought the house expecting to turn it into a re...
Robert P.
Just Listed my apartment....bombarded with calls and emails!
So I just listed my very first apartment EVER! I posted on both Zillow and Craigslist and have received about 10 emails and 5 calls in the last 12 hours (posted at 10pm).My approach right now is to have an "open house...
Lisa Ryan
Getting a signed lease
Hey all! I started advertising for my property 3 days ago and had a showing yesterday and another one lined up for Friday. Just as background info (sorry for the repetition if you read my other post) I had one propert...
Chase Dunlavey
Biggest decision of life and I am looking for your opinion on what to do
Ok so I am 30 years old. I own my house in Los Angeles, free and clear thanks, to my family purchasing for me. I am thinking about selling it. I will net between $850,000-$950,000 depending on how big I want to go wit...
Christopher O'Brien
Is renting out individual rooms possible / a good idea?
Hi everyone! I plan on living in Plano, TX for a W-2 job, and I am eager to buy a property in the city. I have been considering trying to leverage an FHA loan; however, there are not many affordable duplexes in the ar...
Account Closed
My latest Rehab in Charlotte, NC
Below are some before pics of my latest rehab. It's a 2 bed/1 bath 800 sq ft home in Charlotte, NC in a great area. I love these older homes and trendy neighborhoods.
Nathan Lebherz
College Town investment
Does anyone have any advice on investing in College Town areas? Specifically near University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee? Thanks so much!