Hey everyone, just looking for a little feedback on a situation that occurred a few weeks ago in case the situation ever comes up again.While looking to sublease the rental that we're currently renting (bought a duple...

I am wondering in what order do you screen your tenants?My general thoughts are this: 1.) Get my ads out on CL, doorstep, etc.. 2.) Organize and Host an open house. 3.) Collect applications from those who attend the o...

Good morning! I'm getting starting in REI and am currently working on my first deal.  I'm getting a lot of files sent to me and have been managing them on my computer in an encrypted folder.  I use dropbox for other f...

I recently purchased a property in not so pleasant part of town. Has anyone tried to get their property rental classified as Section 8 housing? If so, how did you go about getting it enlisted as such? What besides the...

Craigslist is the go-to site in the Bay Area for rental listings, so I have always used that as my sole online posting, then some signs at the property, and some around the neighborhood. Only using CL was my mistake!T...

Hello BP,I am renting a 3/2 house in Wilmington, NC and have had a hard time finding that "perfect" applicant.  Two 30ish guys came by and really want the  property, however one of them has about 6 arrests for drug an...

I'm looking at a 2 unit student rental in southern Ontario, Canada. Asking price of $300,000. Been on the market for only 7 days.   1  fully renovated 1 bedroom unit, the other unit has 7 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms &am...

Hello Everyone,I close on a duplex this week and have already pre-listed the top unit for rent. It's only the first morning of it being listed and I have received 5 showing requests already. The unit is listed at $120...

How many improvements should you make? Do you need a property manager? How do you find good tenants?So you have decided to invest in residential rentals! Whether you’re keeping your day job and want passive income ...

I own a SF investment home that appreciated in value quite a bit. My current return on equity is quite low so I want to cash out and invest into a bigger property with much better ROE using 1031 exchange. The problem ...