Tyler Hampton
Has anyone ever offered an incentive to a tenant for good upkeep
I’m looking for my first rental property and I was wondering if anyone has ever given a tenant a monetary incentive if they keep the place looking nice and not having any repair costs? I’d like to figure out a good wa...
Lauren Soderstrom
Inheriting half a house
Sadly, my father passed away leaving my brother and I half of a paid-off house. It is in an A neighborhood. About 40 years old. All major stuff done 8 years ago. It would be silly not to buy my brother out on this ...
Brooke Morton
Lending question: HELOC vs REFI?
Hi all! I'm debating taking a HELOC out on my personal home, or doing a refi on an investment property. How to choose? Does it simply come down to which option gives me more cash at a more competitive lending rate? Or...
Maura Paler
My First Vacation Rental
It was a trailer. A 1966 New Moon mobile home with vinyl floors, pink appliances and tacky brown walls. Upside? GREAT lake views in an area I knew well and was passionate about. Paid $46K cash. It was my first real es...
Jon Hill
Advice on Structuring a House Purchase and Sale with a Partner
So I have an LLC that is owned 50% by me and 50% by a business partner. He's identified a house we can purchase with owner financing and only $5k down. This property currently has a tenant in it with a month to month ...
Charlie B.
Lease ends, tenant moves out, and then you learn that they broke the No Pet Rule. What do you do?
Would you keep a "Pet Fee" out of the security deposit? In this instance I am holding 1.5 months deposit ($1,725). Otherwise the tenants were perfectly pleasant. So what do you think is fair in this instance? We're...
Sean Griffin
What is the REAL rate of inflation 2.5% or 12.5%?
In my opinion, inflation rates are extremely understated, please see these two articles that drive the point home:http://www.businessinsider.com/if-people-knew-the-...https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-05-09/devonshi...
Brandon Koon
Should I sell and do a 1031 or refinance?
I am trying to decide if I should sell my rental or keep it and refinance it? Here are the details of the property. It's a twin home that I bought 9 years ago. It is currently cash flowing $300/month. If I were to...
Juan Lopez
Cash out 401k and Roth IRA
Hello guys:I wanted your opinion on my intention of cashing out my 401k and Roth IRA account to use the money to buy real estate. I think real estate market has better opportunities at the moment and more potential in...
Gurjot Grewal
Handyman refusing a job because I asked to be added as additionally insured.
-small job $1300. Gutters, downspout repair, siding etc
-good reviews on angis list, has his company registered as a LLC, referred to me by a local contact
-can provide proof of insurance but will not add me to it ...