Owen Hogarth
Here we go
I don't quite understand the american ideal sometimes; now here i go. i'm starting this because it was request, i understand we all come from different places and look at the same situations differently but please no ...
Rich Weese
obama says we're doing great! Why don't I feel all warm and fuzzy then?
Obama sounded almost giddy on how well the country is doing. The stated unemployment rate only ROSE to 9.9%. HOORAY! (however, when you include EVERYTHING in that category, it is 17.4%, almpost a record high)He says t...
David Krulac
What things have you found in foreclosed/abandoned houses?
In the thread about the TV show Property Wars, it was brought up about things found in and on foreclosed property.
1. In a recent one there was the last occupant's ashes. I called the relative to come get the ashes...
Julie Marquez
Unhealthy Frugality Disease
Blame it on the holidays, consumerism season, or the purchase of my latest rehab project, but I've been thinking a lot about my relationship with spending money. I have this unhealthy relationship with healthy money m...
Jerry Poon
Financial Independence Lifestyle: Before and After
For those of you who have jumped into real estate investments to reach the goal of financial independence, what is the lifestyle you have visualized for yourself after you have done so?For those of you who have reache...
Daniel Lehman
Pay off car loan or buy first rental?
So I have a car loan with about 4 years left. The interest rate is at 24%. I have been building my credit up and I'm around 700 now but when I tried for a refi i was denied. Should I pay off my car loan first before I...
David Kenny
First time screening tenant, please help!
Hi Everyone,I have a potential tenant who has a 529 credit score, and 6 accounts in collections ($4k total). They earn 3x+ in income, no felonies, no evictions.The credit score would normally mean I would deny the app...
Daniel Maciag
Advice on living in hood
I am thinking about buying a 3 Unit MF house within 1 hour of train/bus commute to NYC for about 300-400k. The issue is, this is in the hood. I plan on being in and out within 2 years of renovation and renting out eve...
Royce Talbo
questions about discrimination
I have been noticing there are a lot of posts asking about can I discriminate against this or that. I always thought of tenant screening as a job interview and I am the employer. I would phone screen them, if they m...
Tom R.
Whats you're credit score drop off for potential renters?
My first property is in escrow and I'm trying to get ready to evaluate applicants. I want to have a full set of standards before I start evaluating applicants that way I can prove I used the same qualifications for ev...