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I started to invest in multi-family out of state about 2 years ago. Currently owns three properties(two deals) with partners and other investors. I am also a full-time software engineer and love building software. So ...
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I've tried to get started, last POF expired a month or so ago, and the only applications for POFs I've seen seem to require me to have a specific property in mind, and I understand that, but realtors don't seem wi...
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I am starting the education part of my investing game. But I don't own my own house yet (primary residence). I am a would be landlord who still rents. Does that qualify as irony? lol I am fixing my credit but at this ...
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I have been looking into building my own website. The primary purpose is to showcase our rentals and provide an easy way for people to apply free of charge. However, after trying SquareSpace and Wix, I am wondering if...
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It’s always good to stay organized, but when you’re doing something as complex as moving into a new home, it’s not just good — it should be mandatory.
When you’re moving into a new home, especially a rental, ...
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I am starting this thread to document my experience with a self-directed IRAI have an IRA that has been invested in stocks and bonds since I rolled an old 403(b) into this IRA about 10 years ago. It always underperfor...
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I'm about to start taking applications for my rent house.
If I reject a tenant who fills out an application (which is free) do I have to tell them that I am rejecting them and if so, do I need to tell them wh...
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I've been getting GREAT results from my property marketing lately, but one thing that's been weird is the people who ask us to email them an application are typically not filling it out.We do tell them it's $35 for th...
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Anyone have any must read real estate books?
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Do I always need to have a prospective tenant fill out an application to rent? Is that so I can weed out any prospective tenants there if something is a red flag? Then if all looks good though, I send them the residen...