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Joey Nakayama Move-in fee v. security deposit
29 July 2017 | 55 replies

As a Chicago landlord, I've noticed many local apartment listings that ask for a non-refundable move-in fee instead of a security deposit. I suspect this is partially due to Chicago's strict laws regarding security...

Jon Klaus Do you take application fees?
28 December 2011 | 22 replies

I typically haven't charged for applications, but I just used an agent who charged $40 per adult.

Then I found this article about a landlord in San Francisco who took 250 applications for one unit at $40 a pop.

http...

Brandon Turner What's Your Best Landlord "Hack" ?
25 August 2016 | 101 replies

People love "life hacks." A life hack is a simple strategy/process/tool/trick for improving your life in an unconventional way. For example: So... I am writing a post about "Landord Hacks" - it's the little things tha...

Account Closed Which strategy builds massive wealth the fastest?
30 November 2017 | 47 replies

I have either read on the forum or heard in the podcast that you choose your strategy based on your goal(s).

I.e. Rentals create passive income and wealth in the long run vs. rehabbing which has large payoffs in a sh...

Brian Ortins Solar Power on investment properties
10 February 2021 | 57 replies

Has anyone looked into installing solar power into investment properties? Is it possible to sell excess power to utility company and generate additional income?

Jonathan Yeh What would YOU do if you have a large sum of money?
11 January 2020 | 159 replies

I've been thinking what people would do (or rather, what's the best thing to do) when they receive a lump sum of money for whatever reason.
Would you...
1. Pay off your primary residence (90-100%), and invest the re...

Anthony Sigala Is the 1% rule dead in Arizona?
20 January 2025 | 31 replies

We are all aware of the 1% rule--the gross rent produced by a property must equal 1% of the of the property's acquisition cost. The question being, does this still hold true for Arizona? If not, what metric do you guy...

Matthew C Dominy Process Of Starting A Real Estate Fund?
20 June 2024 | 13 replies

Hi all,
I am hoping I can find some guidance here in this group.  I appreciate any feedback/assistance.I have been living in Paraguay for almost 3 years and now I am looking to start a RE Investment Fund to capitaliz...

Hilary Hageman Who Cares about Appreciation and Equity in a Depressed Market?
13 January 2017 | 22 replies

Hey all,My husband and I bought our first rental (a 2B/1B SFH) this year and are hunting for our next deal.  Our current rental is located in a depressed area with low-no appreciation, very low home prices, but averag...

Patrick H. New legislation in North Carolina impact on real estate???
15 September 2016 | 23 replies

Hello,I am in the process of setting up to conduct business in North Carolina (specifically in Raleigh and the Triangle area).  As far as I have discerned, the area I am interested in has a high emphasis on knowledge ...