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Hey all. I want to get started in real estate and am hoping to get some insights on the approach... I have $50k cash and don't really want to take on debt (or do creative financing). Is this a do-able starting place f...
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Tenant called last night. Kitchen wall cabinet fell when wife was opening it. I went over there, and two, two-door cabinets were in the floor with a pile of broken stoneware, ceramic mugs, and glasses. Tenant (the ...
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Some facts first
Just bought a 6plex apartment complex
Ordered 23 new windows and planned to install ourselves with some help from friends
Went to local landlord meeting and met other landlords and fire marshal, bui...
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What have been your hardest lessons learned in short term rentals? I'd be curious to hear the experiences that others have had. I'd say my hardest lesson learned is overestimating how quickly a new property will reach...
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Hello,I am becoming interested in possibly investing in hotels/motels in the future. I have been reading that the mid to higher-level properties are valued on cap rates just like apartments. I have seen a few on Loo...
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Hi everyone, maybe I have missed it somewhere, but when using a Wifi Keypad in which the code to enter the property changes with each guest, is there a way to somehow automate this communication so you don't have to m...
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Hi guys,Rookie investor here. I was wondering if there is a risk in taking over from property management and having a new lease agreement with the tenant. The property is on my name and that would mean the landlord se...
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Hi everyone,I'm building a new property with the intention of house hacking. The house has been framed, windows installed and drywall put up. I've been doing a lot of research into the WRB that has been installed. It ...
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I have some three year tenants that just signed another year lease. They were our first tenants that moved into this townhouse after we bought it. The back yard was a disaster before they moved in, but I fixed it pr...
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So, I had a previous owner do an expansion on the existing main house living room ... (good for her/him) but would you look at that flooring after I pulled out all the carpet?.. well damn! what a shame not to work wit...