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Hello,
I am completely new to RE Investing... but have a strong analytical background (I am an accountant). I am meeting with a group of potential investors (I have some great single family deals in Pasadena,...
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I have a 3 bedroom property in Philadelphia which I have successfully rented for the past 3 years. My first group of tenants were 3 grad students who all had co-signers and they were perfect tenants. My second rente...
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What are your suggestions on the best website to use to do background checks on potential tenants?
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Does anyone have any suggestions on books related to home inspection or things to look for on your first walk through of the home?Id like to get some background on “red flags” to look out for before even placing an of...
Hello,I am just getting started in real estate and just recently bought our first investment property and was reviewing landlord tenant law in Massachusetts.I read that "Under MGL 186 § 15B, a landlord is only allowed...
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I have been thinking about self-performing a cost segregation study to tap into accelerated depreciation on one of my smaller rental properties. I have seen companies offering the service for a few thousand dollars. H...
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So I had someone today call in response to my "For Rent" sign. She said that she is looking for a place for her, her boyfriend and his two brothers. She said that she is having a hard time finding a place. The three m...
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I have read a few highly rated books on midterm rentals with chapters covering the lease. However, I have not found a site to download a lease that is state specific for just this purpose. I assume it would need to ...
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I've recently changed how I find tenants, and it's reduced the amount of time required and I'm getting better tenants than ever.I used to lease through an agent - they'd do one showing at a time, send me an app when i...
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As I transition from my current professional practice and educational background of architecture into real estate, I'm considering to add to my knowledge base with a few online courses. Of course I read and do a lot ...