Hello everyone, I am looking rigorously to purchase my first investment property. I am leaning towards the direction of Section 8, due to low barrier to entry and guaranteed monthly payments. I understand the risks an...

Have you ever had to deal with another landlord who is a slumlord?I am in a small condo building and my unit A is adjacent to another unit B.  I rent out unit A and the other owner rents out unit B.  I maintain unit A...

Hello folks,I am going through my very first deal and though the rehab side went very smooth, I've had some other circumstances that have made the sales side very difficult.Finally I got my buyers and the latest of th...

My tenant signed a contact that clearly states that when he moves out the property must be in the same or better condition as at the time he moved in normal wear and tear excepted. 
He mounted a TV and when the mount...

Looking for recommendations on locking systems for STR's which also control thermostat/Door sensors and Pool heater ?

Hi there, My name is Jim Shirley and I live in Castle Rock, Colorado. I grew up in Colorado Springs. I lived in Denver (Washington Park / DU areas) for 10+ years and also lived in both Crested Butte and Gunnison.Backg...

I’m in a bit of a jam. I’m scheduled to close escrow and record with Kauai on my newest short term vacation rental this Friday. My loan was funded today and all the documents are handled.  I thought this was a done de...

Recently I took possession of a tax deed property in Etowah County, Alabama. The locks were changed, no trespassing signs were posted with my contact info and cleanup is underway.  The structure needs repairs to prev...

My realtor sent me a video of the walk thru. (remote investor) Its a 1500sq foot duplex. Early 1900 build. One side occupied one vacant. Property needs all new everything. Was originally budgeting 60k for rehab. Upon ...