Thanks in advance, this is a long post!  My tenants requested to break their lease due to threats made by one of their family members ex-boyfriend.  Apparently this ‘ex’ worked with my tenant and was fired for making ...

I am new into RE (with the exception of about a dozen books and numerous podcasts and webinars) but now its time to dive in!!! I currently work out of state (work in Texas, rehab is in Louisiana [my home state]). My p...

Hello everyone, I am trying to gauge the viability of pursuing a new construction project in a historic district in Houston. From my limited understanding, a Certificate of Appropriateness is necessary for approval on...

I overheard a coworker speaking with a tenant. She was complaining about managing the property, the issues, etc, and expressed that she wants to sell.Later in the afternoon, I approached her and mentioned that I was ...

Luck is a good servant but poor master. If you're the type of investor to leave lucrative vacation rental investment to luck, then this post is not for you..It is intended for those that are looking for a fool proof s...

Hello! My name is Tim Huffman. I have almost no experience in real estate (other than purchasing my home). I'm primarily interested in purchasing single-family homes in my area to use as rental properties, at least to...

Here’s the skinny:I am a veteran with a VA loan for a fourplex in which I reside in one of the units. I have lived here for three years, meeting the 2/5 year requirement for Section 121 Exemption. I am considering the...

Do most writ of possessions usually go smooth? Or is it really a pain to evict an owner who lost his house at a a foreclosure auction. I was the winning bidder and the owner still lives on the property.

There are so many ways to present this, but lets just start by saying no one was hurt and everything seems to just be an insurance claim and a displaced tenant who is being taken care of in every way.I got a call last...

I've rented-out my single-family house in West Seattle for several years while living in California. It's been somewhat smooth but now I have a mess. I've been busy with my day-job so I haven't managed the property...