Trying to wrap my hands around this theory….Let’s say I buy a home in the Midwest - a duplex for 75k. I rent each side out for $800/mo.Now let’s say I do that 10 more times. I have 10 duplexes that I bought for $75k e...

I was looking at a property that had extremely high taxes in relation to Gross Rents:

2 apts $500 ea, $1,000 Gross
Taxes: $4,250/yr $355/month
...

Greetings,
In looking outside my local market and state, How do I determine the neighborhood class. I’m aware of the crime map on trulia and working with Realtors, but anyone have other strategies? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I recently got approached by a company called find dream rentals. They help you find short or mid term clients. Something does not check out. 1) the reps have very American sounding first and last name bu...

I've been using this screening service for years without issue.
However, it appears things have changed. 
I have an application I'm screening which also has a co-applicant. 
The co-applicants screening came back wi...

Hi, I am wondering how other landlords screen tenants? What tools/service do you use?Do you use an application or just background, credit, criminal and eviction checks?What information do you decide which tenant to se...

Title says it all ... just curious if anyone has any data about the resale value of otherwise identical properties, one zoned res 1, one zoned res 2. Is the res 2 worth more?  If so, is there an average percentage?  ...

If you get a connection from a Artur Smirnoff or an email from sirartursmirnoff@hotmail, please report him as SPAM and Fraudulent.  His phone number comes back to elder lady in Alabama.  Still trying to reach her, she...

So my first tenant is moving out after 9 months. I put my add out to fill the vacancy that’s coming up and have been getting a lot of interested and good quality tenants lined up to come look at the house.However one ...

I bought a three flat for $415,000 almost a year ago to date. The rents were $850 each. I am on a FHA 30 year fixed at a 3.35%, with 5% down. PMI will never come off this loan due to the FHA loan I got at the time, an...