Michael Egan
Learning about a market more than just walking around?
When buying real estate in a place I am not familiar with, I always hear about talking to property managers, walking around the neighborhood, seeing how it is like at night, etc. I am wondering if there is a way to le...
Sanjeev Advani
Single-Family Rental and Build-to-Rent Sector Faces Slowdown
Single-family rental (SFR) and build-to-rent (BTR) properties have seen a surge in demand over the past five years, but the sector is now confronting a slowdown. Despite rising interest from young families and institu...
Bienes Raices
Are you allowed to screen tenants by appearance or dress?
I don't mean by race or ethnicity but:
If someone shows up to apply covered with tattoos or wearing those pants that hang below the butt, is that enough legally allowable to screen them out? Or do you need to go ahea...
Tadas Bendaravicius
How To Protect Yourself From Lead Law When Acquiring New Rental Property
Hello fellow real estate investors,
I wanted to share some important information about the lead-based paint laws in Massachusetts. If you're new to investing, this is crucial knowledge that could save you from legal ...
William Huston
Expensive vs Average vs Cheap rental property purchase woes...
Hello All, Just reaching out to see if the experiences I have been having for the past 10 years seem pretty similar to others or its just my luck. Currently, I own the following rentals...355k property, gated and deed...
Lynnette E.
tenant charged with rape of a child under 13
I ALWAYS do a background check. I do NOT accept violent felonies, domestic violence, etc. So, now a tenant with SIX children in the home is arrested and charged with 3 counts for rape of a child. He is in jail with...
Rachel Hurst
Refi a DSCR purchase
Hey all need advice on which way to go on this. I have 3 STR’s currently which account for all of my income besides some small projects I take on the side. I was a flipper and spec builder up until about a year ago wh...
Isla Arshad
Starting out with a rental - Advice and critique on the property needed.
Hi friends!I just got my first property and put it out for rent. I have 3 people contact me so far but no serious leads. The property is fairly new and well-kept and I am planning to not allow pets (I miss out on a lo...
Kelly Stevens
Age discrimination
Can a landlord set up a minimum age requirement for an apartment. In other words, only 20 years old or older?Thanks
Karen Dayley
Too many adults
We have received a rental application from a couple who probably would meet our financial rental criteria but they have listed that another family will be living with them. They are US citizens and will be sponsoring ...