I want to get into REI so that I can diversify out of the stock market. My wife is convinced that investing is a bad idea.Does anyone have an experience talking a spouse into not holding back?
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Hi everyone, anyone recommend a good brand for toilets. I'm a landlord of a 2/2 condo that I've owned for almost 20 years
and it's time I to replace both toilets. I spoke with a handyman a friend recommended to insta...
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I've had several complaints from neighbors about one of my rentals in GA, which has a Section 8 tenant. The tenants pay rent on time and treat the property at the minimum acceptable level. They punched a hole in a d...
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My husband and I are interested in purchasing a multi-family home to live in. The idea would be to purchase a 3-4 unit home, live in one of the units for free, and rent out the other units to cover the mortgage and a...
Hi guys. I'm close to having my condo ready for renting. I have to go year by year by the by-laws. I'm putting in a lot of effort into making this property respectable. My question is, how far can I go in the leas...
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I want to create passive income for myself and not have to deal that much with tenants, so I heard that property managers would be a good idea. But I've also heard that they can be quite costly.
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I am planning to buy a rental property in Boulder, CO. The property will result in slightly (about -$500 annual) negative cashflow after considering all usual costs (P&I, HOA, Repair etc). However, if I buy this p...
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I'm looking to buy an investment property in the desert of CA, for high end renters who come for tennis and Coachella. I want my property to stand out among the others, to maximize occupancy in both the high- and off-...
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I am a 44 year old lawyer who is seeking to transition to real estate investing with a goal of retiring from my legal practice and making a living on income from real estate. I have $250,000 to invest and am intereste...
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I'm looking at buying in an off market 4-Plex in Austin Texas using FHA financing where passing the self sufficiency test is iffy.In my calculations, 75% of the total rent covers approximately 100% of the PITI. Howeve...