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Results (93)
Kristin Horowitz Cautiously Optimistic in San Luis Obispo, CA
3 January 2017 | 36 replies

Hi guys,

I suppose it's time to post here. I've been listening to the podcast and reading the forums and articles for a few months. I got started thinking about real estate investing a few months ago beca...

Callum K. Renters with Ferrets
26 February 2022 | 13 replies

Good morning,
I received an application for renters with ferrets and I am unfamiliar with the kind of impact ferrets have on homes. I know cats urine is bad for homes, and large (especially aggressive) dogs can be as...

Amanda Chandler How I Bought A house for $1700 Out of Pocket
5 September 2020 | 4 replies

I recently rented out my first home I purchased with $1700 and wanted to share how I did this in hopes of helping others get creative. Background/My Story: Grew up in a middle-class family in San Diego, CA. I've alway...

Wesley C. Where do you keep cash reserves?
20 November 2015 | 27 replies

There is no right or wrong answer to this question, but I would be interested to know where you guys keep short to medium term cash that you are holding between deals.  That is to say, you sell a property and you have...

Mitchlyn D. Duplex under contact but pitbulls next door. Should I be worried
13 November 2019 | 102 replies

So I have a duplex under contract
- In a C - area, - All Brick exterior, - Cpvc updated, - Electrical looks good, -Both AC are 8 years of age, - Roof looks good, - Tile floors, - Rent should be around $1200 gross mon...

Steve Hodgdon How to lose $20k on a Non Performing Ohio Loan
9 October 2017 | 23 replies

All we ever hear is the good news. Brokers and gurus promoting 25%+ returns. Promises of quick turn arounds. No sweat, no strain.Many times that’s true. I’ve built a portfolio of performing loans that more than pays m...

Albert Yamoah Wholesaling and the nonrefundable deposits
25 February 2019 | 46 replies

Concerning wholesaling and the nonrefundable deposit:1.) Why do wholesalers implement these (especially if the deal is a legitimate deal)?2.) How can a new real estate investor convince a wholesaler that a nonrefundab...

Matt Hendrickson Informed of Service Animal in Unit Shared by College student
5 August 2019 | 32 replies

Help!I self manage a few properties, one of which is a house that I rent out to multiple college students by room. I just received this email from a tenant: "I just wanted to inform you that I got a service animal and...

Vicki X. Tenants with 5 small dogs? Is it a good idea?
30 March 2023 | 38 replies

Hello, a family applied to rent my house. They are great and have "5 Pomeranians. All shots are up to date and they are seniors."The dogs have been living in their house (which they are selling) and things are under c...

Chase Dunlavey Biggest decision of life and I am looking for your opinion on what to do
28 December 2014 | 28 replies

Ok so I am 30 years old. I own my house in Los Angeles, free and clear thanks, to my family purchasing for me. I am thinking about selling it. I will net between $850,000-$950,000 depending on how big I want to go wit...