Marisa Alvarez
Neighbor infested with roaches and dangerous situations
The unit upstairs to one of my rentals is owned by a woman, who lives there in unhealthy condition. She is always intoxicated ( alcohol for what I smell ) , the condo inside stinks, she has numerous animals and it is ...
Collin Hays
Finally some good sense being used by Smokies investors!
I often visit with potential Smokies investors, asking "Is this a good time to buy in the Smokies?"My answer to that question is always, "what is your financial goal?"From 2020 through 2022, I felt that investors had ...
Joshua Feit
Failure stories and lessons learned
Hi friends!One aspect of real estate investing that has always troubled me is how everyone seems quick to talk about their successes, but we can be a little embarrassed to share the failures. I have had some good succ...
Lesley M.
Neighbors’ trees at risk for falling on my property
Recently, a neighbor’s tree fell onto my yard. It was blocking the city’s approval for me to rent out my property, so I coughed up the $700 to remove it.The PM & Landscaping company say that there are other trees ...
Vincent Donato
Yes or No to ceiling fans in rentals?
I have a rental duplex in Lakewood, Ohio. This older home has older ceiling fans in the bedrooms.I'm planning to replace all the fans with LED light but wanted to hear peoples experiences on this.My thoughts are, ceil...
Alden Graham
FHA loan with Commercial Property
So I found a great property that I was interested in that I wanted to house hack with. There is commercial rental on the first floor that I would like to take advantage of but was curious if an FHA loan is possible or...
Mark Smithers
Options while in debt
I bought a couple of rental houses a little over a year ago. Both houses are very stable now with rent paying tenants. But, because of the many repairs that I had to make in the beginning I occur a big chunk of debt o...
Ethan Aycock
How do i get my first time loan/partnership?
I’m good with money. I’m working as a server right now, I’ve put away some money. I work very hard. Unhealthy amounts. I dedicate myself. How do I get that first time deal? I lack experience for any lender to feel saf...
Damian Smith
Would you risk conducting a 1031 exchange right now?
Just got notice that our renters are moving out in Port Hueneme, CA.
Approx $300k in equity and the goal has been to 1031 exchange into a comercial property ~$1M.
Given all the uncertaintity with the current pand...
Travis Kellems
House Hacking Duplex - Allowed to Lock Centralized Thermostat?
I am looking to house hack a house in South East Michigan and it is a boiler system with one thermostat located on the 1st floor within the lower unit. There is no way to control the upper unit (which I will be house ...