In another thread, @Bill Gulley and I had a brief discussion on underwriting guidelines. Rather than take that thread off topic, I created this one to hopefully further the discussion. The main contention was whether ...

While investing in the past 2 years, I have been threatened, I’ve caught mice with my hands, called the police on tenants, done cash for keys and many more interesting things. All this has taught me that I don’t want ...

I purchase a new property in 2007 for $186,000 to be used as a rental property from day 1.  The property was initial rented for $1300.  Hindsight is 20/20 and not  good investment, but I'm trying to figure best way to...

Looking for advice....Nightmare situation and tenants.Hello All, I rehabbed a beautiful house in Southern Ca and recently rented it out Aug 1st. In the first month of the tenants residing my property manager has recei...

My wife and I are cross-shopping rentals and buying. Leaning more towards renting though. My question is this... We are very meticulous people. We have the nicest looking home on our street, greenest grass, tidiest ...

I am looking for some quick opinions on the deal below. Can I really go wrong with this?? I have submitted the contract and just waiting on the seller to sign but we have already agreed verbally. I have been looking t...

Okay so I used to be pretty smart. Or so I thought. But it's been a while since I've done anything remotely "active" in the property investment world. I have been renting out a few places as a sole proprietor that jus...

Very excited to start investing in rehab's and rental properties. I have been analyzing 20 properties a day minimum. Problem is, no money. Solution, need a partner/investor. Question is, what comes first? the deal or ...

I have a two family and just rented out the upstairs to a couple with two young kids.  The husband has excellent references and has been paying the rent on time.  They want to live there long term and he has even done...

I decided to write a column about my own experience putting some of my investment properties on Airbnb, so that you too can learn from my mistakes, understand what a good rental requires, and learn some of the horrors...