So I felt like this would be a good subject to journal, both for the input from the pros and as a loose guide for others venturing into this field of investment.

Although I have been involved in the purchase...

What special touches or amenities do you add when you renovate?  I'm not talking about paint color or flooring until you do something special like an accent wall in red or cork floors.  I have some upcoming projects, ...

I see Cleveland come up a lot for investors out of state.  It makes sense when you see the prices are relatively low and rents are relatively strong for those prices.  I invest there because I live in Ohio and grew up...

I've been lucky in that all my previous condos were bought vacant which allowed me to get in and renovate and change our wear items which gives me long term peace of mind. I bought a quad last November which was fu...

I am willing to work in trade for learning, but I need to work directly with an actual mentor...not a guru, not a coach, not someone who is going to drain my funds.Anyone?!?Thanks,Bryan

I'm staying at an AirBnB in San Diego. I chose it for the location, just a few blocks from the beach.It's newly renovated and looks nice. Fresh paint, very clean, comfy beds and couch.But there are no decorations. The...

Hi All,Why is it that all these house flippers out there take 3-6-9 months or more to rehab their house?I mean no disrespect, I just want to start a discussion and let everyone play devil's advocate.I'm talking about ...

I have a tenant applicant who had chapter 7 discharged and assessed amount paid 6 months ago.  His app states it was due to problems when owning his own business.  He has a union job for the past two years making well...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Butler.

Purchase price: $62,000

Cash invested: $47,000

Our first rental property. An early 1900s brick duplex in an area c...