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savethe1031.orgThe 1031 is one of the bedrock's of investing. Why isn't a network platform here of over 600,000 members in one voice telling representatives that they do not want a change to the 1031?
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Anyone having success finding deals from the MLS in Houston, Texas? There were a couple properties I wanted to submit an offer on. I always need to offer below the listing price for my numbers to work but it seems tha...
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I have a 2 family house, I live on 1st floor and have tenants on 2nd floor. They have a lot of stuff borderline hoarders. It started small but they keep accumulating more stuff on their porch, their stairs and the pat...
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Here's my situation:
I own a duplex that is about 100 years old and my tenants pay for all of the utilities EXCEPT for city water (which comes out of my pocket each quarter).
Both of these rental units ...
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While driving around for dollars I came a cross a property I would really like to get. I talked to a neighbor and they said its been empty for 3 years now. There is a winter warning sign inside the window with the na...
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Hello Everyone, I am looking to start a rental portfolio and need some advice on where to begin. I have managed 180 unit buildings and currently oversee a student hosing building for 201 students. I want to start bui...
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http://www.marketwatch.com/story/double-digit-rent-hikes-are-on-the-way-2011-01-13
A perfect storm is brewing for rents to rise.
Some highlights:
"Multifamily developers broke ground on just 114,000 units in the Un...
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I have a prospect tenant whose father is willing to cosign for her daughter and boyfriend. He agreed to pay $600 towards the rent while his daughter and boyfriend take care of of the balance. The rent is $950 plus $25...
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Hello,
I read lot of information on this site and learned a lot as well, thanks for sharing the knowledge.
I have a situation on my rental property, I rented my property with refrigerator (Tenant got their own W/D) t...