My wife, daughter, and I live in a suburb south of Denver, CO.  We have a SFR residence and a SFR rental just down the street that I self-manage.My wife is from Ecuador and hates the dry climate in Colorado also the c...

Hi everyone, what kind of shower do you guys put in for a low end rental? There is currently a clawfoot tub that I plan on removing and putting a one piece tub/shower surround. What do you think? Is this the cheapest/...

I'm wondering if any folks in the Houston / College Station or maybe even Austin areas have any thoughts on whether it'd be a good idea to to buy SFRs in the small town of Navasota near CS. My parents (@Tom Knodt) an...

I found the site and am looking forward to sharing my experiences and learning alongside my peers here in Ecuador and in the US.

I originally came here in 2006 doing scientific work and couldn't help but say yes to...

What are the legal ramifications of providing lawnmowers to tenants? I have been told multiple things. One, never provide a lawnmower as you are now legally responsible for any accident that may occur. Two, the owner ...

I found a property on Zillow and ran the asking price numbers through the BP calculators and came up with $439/month cash flow at 39% ROI. Both BP and Zillow agree on the rent estimate and it doesn't seem out of line ...

I'm not sure what everybody elses situation is, but I work full-time as an Engineer while trying to start my business.

How do you full time workers find time to locate decent properties? I know that just searching t...

This post is more to organize my thoughts and collect feedback on the direction others might take. Here goes some background information.My rental in Des Moines failed the rental inspection for the following reasons. ...