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Here is a story of a real life issue I am currently working on. Not all landlord/investing things go right.Setting: New Britain, Connecticut. A small city full of rentals mainly made for manufacturing plant workers...
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So this is my dilemma: I have no money at all right now since I'm a full-time dental student living off of student loans, so at this time I'm in no rush to start investing. I'm just trying to learn everything I can...
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I have a unique request from an applicant for my SFR, who is an artist, and wants a five year lease.
His justification is he is an artist, wants a long term lease, to lock in the rent. He and wife, both arti...
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Hi everyone, I have been focusing on flipping short sales for the past couple of years. I recently came across an investor that was buying the note instead of doing the short sale to get around seasoning issues. I j...
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I am sure this is not a unique situation so I am curious to hear what others have to say about their experience and what they are doing. I live in the Cleveland market which is known to be a strong cash-flow market b...
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I have a pair of tenants that are known by all tenants as the drug/pot dealers but no one is willing to testify.Before they moved in, I checked their background and they had nothing bad. I could not talk to their prev...
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After researching different retirement accounts, I've decided that a self directed solo 401k plan is a good fit for me. I have self employment income and no w2 employees. When I search for how to start an account, I g...
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Couple moved into our very small condo (550 sf but nicely finished and nice area.) Male had a felony which he explained and we decided to allow in. They promptly broke up---far too small when one is working at home....
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I have a number of rental units where I use the MLS rental lease. I use this so I make sure I meet the state requirements. I do not have a list of guidelines and/or rules that the tenant signs other then what is in ...
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Hi all. I have a deal I'm I have listed with the agent that brought it to me. Originally listed as a rather heavy rehab deal. I got the job done just a little over budget and the hold was longer than expected but o...