Steven Dreyer
How would you analyze this deal?
So I'm still starting out and wanted to see how some others analyze their deals. I'm just practicing and not looking to buy this one but if it's a good deal then go ahead and take it! I know it's extra work on top of ...
Niranjan Kumar Goli
Wooden Floor damage by Tenants - who should pay for this
Hi, our tenants informed us that wood floor has buckled and ballooned in the middle of the bed room. Which looks like a water damage. They have portable A/C there. They are also softly claiming they haven’t done anyth...
Petra M.
When to replace appliances: Proactive or reactive?
Whats your position? Replace things before they break (proactive) or don't fix what's not broken (reactive)? Also, when do you know if something is nearing end of life? What's your average life span for the following:...
Jason Hutcheson
12 Lessons from My First 12 Months
We finally did it! A year ago, my brother and I formed a partnership and jumped in to the business of rental properties. With just over 12 months experience under our belt and an initial investment of $20,000, we ha...
Carly M.
Potential first deal foundation issue / out of state
My husband and I are first time investors, we have a friend in Kansas City who is in the real estate game and says it's a great cash flow area. We flew out there last week and found a duplex in a decent area (edge of ...
Matt White
How to Deal with Tenant Turnover - COLLEGE HOUSING
DISCLAIMER: This is not like most or any other tenant situation. My parents bought a house for me to live in and rent to my friends while I was in college. I graduated last year and rented it to some people I know to ...
Josh Rogers
What should I do to get rid of my fixer upper?
I bought a multifamily home in Chicago about 6 months ago, and I originally planned to flip it/wholesale it for a small profit. However, all I can seem to get are insultingly low offers since the home needs work (It's...
Vatsal Suthar
First Investment Property: Diamond in rough or just rough?
I wanted to jump into multifamily investing since last year during quarintine. In February 2021, I closed on a triplex in Columbia, SC for $155k. It was not in the best shape structurally but had three tenants paying ...
Matthew Silvestri
Too new for property management??
Hi everyone I just had a thought yesterday. Would it be a good or bad idea to hand over the responsibility and tenant interaction to a property management company if all i have is a 4 unit multifamily, one apt of whi...
Judy Parker
AMERICAN HOME SHIELD Home Warranty Company
Just curious if any of you Landlords use American Home Shield warranty on your investment properties?If so, are you happy with them?