Is there a good reason why people don't advertise and market their units for rent well in advance of when it's time to turn it over?  I had great luck getting a leased signed in February for a July move in date.  I do...

Hi Everyone,I have been interested in real estate investing for a couple years, but have decided NOT to pursue buying rental homes at this time.  I have three young kids and decided it would be easier to invest in sto...

One of the most unique aspects of today's RE market is class distinction between the experienced an inexperienced due to the fact that the market has turned downward and caused margins to thin. I think the question o...

On his current cross country tour, "The Burning Down The House Tour", no that's not the right name, that's somebody else's tour; its the "All Weather Tour"; says that real estate should NOT be part of your investment ...

This is more of a rant than an informational post. Why are good wholesalers so hard to find? My experience thus far with wholesalers has been less than pleasant. I started off with some smaller names, but found out qu...

Hey everybody! Quick question for you guys -So I know this isn't a new idea, and it's been floating around in my head for a while, is there a need for a good virtual assistant for vacation rentals? I'm talking about a...

Years ago I was scammed into hiring a "COACH" for free.  needless to say it was a scam!  They sell you a bill of goods at a hotel seminar, provide lunch.  Tell you its FREE.  BUT......
They make you fill out a credit...

I was reading some forums and it got me thinking as I am creating my own lease.  I've used several local PM companies leases to "learn" from.  What have people added to leases after learning from the school of hard kn...

The last time I made a post I had just closed on my first house. I bought it to flip. The rehab took about 5 months. Once it was listed, it was under contract in 2 days with an over-asking price offer. Rehab Scope: - ...

I'd like to get some input on reasonable vs unreasonable fees for property management. 
I think most people think that the % of rent is the key fee. I disagree. 
I interviewed a property manager a while back who hea...