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Victor N. Headache Turning on/off utilities During Inspection Period
12 May 2014 | 10 replies

I have a contract on a 2 family. I usually do the inspection myself but this time decided to pay a professional. No problem here. My problem is with the utility companies. Here in CT it is such a pain and monumenta...

Kelly Skeval Mobile Home University
17 May 2020 | 21 replies

I’m curious to hear from individuals who have completed the Mobile Home University boot camp and gone on to purchase a mobile home park. I’ve read nothing but great things about the boot camp and I’m thinking of takin...

Tom Olson Bubble Market? I think not!
19 November 2015 | 2 replies

I recently received an email from one of my friends who works in real estate. He fears we are in a bubble and it could collapse at any time. The following is his message.Hi Tom,I had a good call with my friend John to...

David Charles Perez Finding a market for rentals
11 September 2018 | 18 replies

What is a good way to find out if the property you want to purchase is in a good market for rentals? Does anyone ever experience crazy high vacancies or is it generally not a huge problem even for first time investors?

Shane Clark When in the market cycle is it best to do a 1031 Exchange?
30 September 2018 | 20 replies

Hello,Almost 2 years ago my company purchased a small 2 bed, 1 bath SFR rental in Tampa for $40,000 cash. Title was vested in a land trust with my LLC as the beneficiary.  The property has stabilized and is cash flowi...

Michael Johnson Pros and cons of section 8 tenants: Chicago
21 May 2021 | 19 replies

Hi Everyone, I just listed my vacant unit on Zillow and it’s my first time screening tenants. So far 80% of the people who have inquired are section 8 and ask if I accept vouchers. I did some light research and I know...

John Arendsen Crowd Funding as a RE Investment? Your thoughts?
28 June 2016 | 23 replies

I tend to be the crawl before I walk type when it comes to new opps and have been keeping my eyes wide open when it comes to CF investments and reading and learning while sitting on the sidelines. Were I ready to step...

Ryan Valdez Advice on my situation...
17 May 2018 | 13 replies

I say 'situation' because it's not exactly a strategy.  To make a long story short; I bought a house and rented it out to my family but at a deep discount which means I have negative cash flow from it.  I'm okay with ...

Rea Cooper Short term rental in an area going through gentrification
30 October 2022 | 11 replies

Question: Is a short term rental in an area historically riddle with crime but going through a gentrification/revitalization process a good idea?Context: Hey all! I am looking to get started in real estate via house h...

Guevara M. Open Up Kitchen And Lose Cabinet Space?
25 March 2017 | 15 replies

Getting ready to start the renovation process in my small 1 bed, 1 bath rental unit. It's a townhouse in a good neighborhood. It's only 540 sq/ft total living space so trying to make it feel bigger. Thinking if I shou...