Hi All, I wanted to see if any of you had some tips on locating & screening a good buyers agent. As some background, I'm looking to duplexes & triplexes in Putnam & Duchess county NY. The goal is to buy a ...

Few Quick questions on how to screen tenants..

What is a good website for background checks and credit check.

Also how long does it usually take to get the information?

Thank you

Hello everyone, I am from Chanhassen Minnesota and have been studying real estate and learning the market for the last few years. Real estate intrigues me and always keeps my interest. I have been growing the savings ...

We currently self manage our VRBO’s in Sarasota Florida but are seriously looking to source this out to a PM. Everybody has to make a buck but I’m hoping that a good p.m. can get more rentals to offset the costs. An...

Well I've been lurking around these message boards long enough, time to come out and introduce myself. I'm Mark, I live in Boise, ID and I'm new to investing.  My wife and I are looking for our first house together (i...

Hey everybody,I was just curious if there's a way to suggest another sub-forum in the North Carolina forum? I know we have an Asheville forum, but wouldn't it make sense to have a forum for the entire western part of ...

Since many of you on this message board are experienced investors, I was wondering what you think? Experience is the best teacher so I would love to learn from someone who has that experience. What is the best way t...

Hey allWondering if the passive investment everyone aspires for is really that passive. What are your experiences in terms of really having the passive experience and did having a PM contribute largely to that?

Hi everyone,I am currently transitioning out of the Marine Corps after 8 years and will be in upstate New York in the Saratoga/Albany area. However I plan on moving back to south Florida (Fort Myers, Cape, or Tampa) w...

Hi everyone, I am closing on my first rental property in 3 weeks. I am purchasing it with a standard bank loan in my own name. There is an existing tenant who's been there for 8 years. Buying the property from a frien...