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Shane M Run-down neighborhoods?
15 February 2009 | 6 replies

I've read some real estate books that talk about how you don't want to own the nicest house in a neighborhood. Obviously the comps in the area are going to bring its value down, right?

Does this mean you should avoi...

Shawn Ackerman Tenant Paid Half rent for March, No $$ April then dropped off key
30 April 2020 | 16 replies

You win some, you lose some.  Had a tenant go non-responsive for the last 30-days, pay half of March's rent to the manager and just disappeared yesterday.  Manager called me to say we have the keys, must have been dro...

Andy M. What camera lens would you recommend for interior photos?
1 December 2011 | 12 replies

I just bought a Nikon 5100 and it comes with a stock 18-55 mm lens. I have an interior design friend who uses a 10-22 mm lens to capture more of the room.

Anyone have suggestions before I go buy a Nikon 10-22 mm len...

Steven Payne Evicting a tenant after tax deed auction
23 September 2016 | 12 replies

Need help with a unique situation. I bought a property from a tax deed auction on Tuesday and the next day I received a call from the police department asking if I was planning on evicting the current tenants. The ori...

Ryan M. Should you invest where you live, or live where you invest?
24 October 2016 | 3 replies

Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this subject.Did you end up picking an area because you wanted to live there, or because you thought it'd be a great place for your niche of real estate?

Shaun Hatton 203k Loans in Alaska
24 March 2023 | 12 replies

Anyone done a 203k loan on the Kenai Peninsula?  Wondering if there's HUD consultants and approved contractors around.  Not sure if the reporting requirements are too time consuming for contractors in a busy market.

Mark Costa 6-unit apartment building with RUBS implementation
16 August 2023 | 9 replies

Hello,I wanted feedback on a deal I am working on in the Syracuse, NY area. It's a nice neighborhood and close to amenities.I have an offer accepted on a 6-unit apartment building, which includes 5 1-bedroom apartment...

Dana Chun Tenant proofing suggestions? Flooring and windows?
10 June 2014 | 6 replies

Hi there,

I recently purchased some units that have been and will continue to be rented out to college students. I am currently in the process of repainting some units and doing some other minor repairs between tena...

Punith Shetty Seeking advice on rental property update!
8 May 2024 | 7 replies

Excited to delve into real estate investing with three properties already in my portfolio! Currently prepping a new property in Arizona for the rental market and seeking advice on planned updates:
Considering upgradi...

Alan E. Bird Dogging Legality: Cook County, Illinois
16 March 2018 | 7 replies

Just like the title says, Im wondering if it is illegal to accept payment for connecting a buyer and a seller? If this is not illegal what is the correct way to go about this? If this is a legal issue what is the pena...