So I was having another discussion with a friend of mine yesterday. He is my potential lender and has money to invest but is skiddish about jumping in. I told him that with his backing and my drive, knowledge and will...

I have a property in contract where the owner is distressed and will do anything to get out. It needs a little work so a lease option is not going well, but I was contacted today by an investor who wants the prope...

Short Version: My wife is helping her father manage a rental property in Houston and we need some tips for filing the paperwork in small claims court for damages and unpaid rent. We didn't have to actually go through ...

Hi everyone It's time for another addition to the Lazy Landlord series.  I am currently doing three simultaneous renovations.  It probably would have been better to do one at a time .  But three simultaneous vacancies...

Hello Friends! I'm looking for advice on how to structure a deal with a little bit of this magical "creative financing" I've been hearing about. I inquired about an ad in my local paper about a 3BR/1BA/2 Car Garage ho...

Hello everyone,

I'm looking at doing a rehab of a 4 unit building (3100 sqft) and I was wondering what people thought about flooring. I don't want to use the home depot bargain bin flooring, as I have not had good ex...

What are the best cookstoves for rentals? Not looking to spend a fortune of course. Looking for good bang for your buck that should  last a while for rentals.Like to hear what others are using. I’m not looking for the...

Hey, i have heard sooo much talk about flips and formulas and contractors but not as much about where i should put my money in a flip, kitchens gotta be a big one, any tips or focal points where i should be spending m...

I have found a HML that will lend up to 70% ARV at 12 percent. The closing costs are 3000 (which includes one point at closing) and there are 2 points due at payoff. Draws for rehab require inspection at a cost of 125...

So we inherited a tenant who has lived in the same unit for over 30 years and the place smells like feces, urine, among other things.   Shes an older woman in her 90's who can't really take care of it herself, and cle...