Scheduling a showing today, I read in the listing notes: "You're being recorded." With listening devices, security devices and cameras present in many homes these days, it's getting more and more common for sellers to...

Good afternoon all my fellow STR'ers!I have a home in Florida that I STR in Four Corners, FL when I'm not there. It is a good sized home (3000 sf) in a great location on a lake. I've done reasonably well renting it ou...

I know there has been a lot of talk about the government programs/spending on this forum lately. However, here are the numbers that scare me far worse than those.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Americans-Save-Less-in...

My fiancé and I bought a 3bd 3ba sfh in Waukegan, IL.  We agreed that I would house hack while she finished her job in San Diego.  I am active duty military and was stationed in IL for a time.  I allowed my newly divo...

Hello all, so I have some questions as a future Landlord that I am just trying to figure out.1) I am interested in a property that is a Short Sale and Utilities are currently turned off. If I do end up buying the prop...

Morning, Just wanted to get some opinions on how you all feel about buy & holds in college towns. I view these properties as MF even though they are technically SF. However, when renting to college students you ar...

My mom got a DUI 2 weeks ago. To put it short, she could have to pay over 200,000$ in bills including rehab.
Originally the story was that she was going to be in rehab for 6 months.
Apparently, she will now only be...

Hello BP!I will be in the process of renting my new property (Class A/B SFR) next month. What things do you give as a gift and Welcoming package for new tenants (if any)?I was thinking to buy a nice book with tips for...

While the 5% “risk free” Tbills looks attractive………….

It also at least partially assumes an investor can time the bottom of the real estate market.
Perhaps one CAN time the market……….
I went to Colgate University...

Hey so I am researching what actions STR owners could take against communities like those in Colorado who are using affordable housing as an excuse to violate property rights of owners. There are some 5th and 14th ame...