Morning BP'ersFirst post here. I've been patiently saving and researching for about 6 months and I'm getting a little "analysis paralysis". I grew up and currently reside in Dallas proper and work in McKinney and it s...
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I'm new to real estate investing and have been reading and listening to podcasts to learn more. I definitely want to get into it, and wanted to share my thoughts and my plan and get some feedback from those with exper...
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I will be renting out for the very first time this summer. I had a few questions on how to go about it:1. How to determine what's a fair rent to charge? I use listings in Zillow as a reference, but, they are inconsist...
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I'm wondering... Do manufactured houses (on their own land, not in a park) rent out for as much as a single family house? It's on a foundation and looks like it could definitely cash flow very well, but only if it ren...
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I was reading an old quarterly publication of The Appraisal Journal and ran across an interesting article on accessor dwelling units. It doesn't do me much good in the Las Vegas market, but I thought members in Po...
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I read an article about how buyers love smart thermostats, doorbells, etc...I’m wondering if adding some of those will make the property easier/faster to rent. I have a turnover coming up and a ring doorbell costs $10...
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I'm in my first home purchased with my wife and flock of kids but am about ready to sell it. However long term hold is looking pretty darn attractive. Could sell in great market now, or refinance for funds and rent i...
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I am currently under contract to purchase my initial duplex, which will include two long-term tenants who are presently on month-to-month leases. Each unit is currently leased below market value at $595 per month and ...
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It’s September and time for another Las Vegas update. For a more in-depth view of the Las Vegas investment market, DM me for a link to our blog site which contains more information on investing in general, analytics, ...
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I'm renting out a single family house. Personally I have never own a house. I love to hear your advices on maintenance and how to winterize your rental home. How often do you schedule regular inspection/maintenance...