I want to run background & credit checks on potential tenants, and I'm trying to choose between Transunion's SmartMove vs. Cozy's Tenant Screening.I expect many here are partial to SM as they appear to have been a...
Okay so I have a friend who's having this problem and I wanted to see exactly what can be done about it and what you guys think. On my friends property, the tenants trashed the place and left, I guess there were issue...
Question is does anyone know the criteria for buying homes of this price ? How would you get started .
My tenants have moved out in March 2017.I meet them at the property during move out inspection and we found damages but have no written report. Tenant had subleased the apartment to someone else (found out in the last...
Hi, I am interested in learning how to start a vacation rental management business. I would love anyones advice on how to get started. Even the basics. Do I need a lic (I have one)? Does my company need to be in th...
Hi I am looking at a deal listed for sale with a realtor. I wanted to ask if the owner would look at doing owner finance. What is the best way to approach the realtor? New to this site thanks Tom
Hello all, so I have some questions as a future Landlord that I am just trying to figure out.1) I am interested in a property that is a Short Sale and Utilities are currently turned off. If I do end up buying the prop...
Hi all! I purchased a duplex in Chicago and inherited the tenant from hell. She is running a daycare out of the unit, she has a cat and a dog, her girlfriend clearly lives there with her, she puts her garbage on the b...
With the stress of the holidays looming, I thought it could be fun to share the lighter side of real estate. What are some of the funniest experiences you've had as an investor? How did you handle it? What would you d...
Hello all, I'm currently doing a 1031. I have approximately 55 days to purchase. I'm selling California real estate and the prices of course are high, and I'm moving to a more stable market. I've decided to purchase n...