Ash S.
Non compliant, rude and arrogant tenant
At the time of screening, he had a credit score of around 600-615. 94% time on-time payment and one collection. I took a risk as this tenant has a family. Tenant was more than willing to get into the property(as he ga...
John Matthew Johnston
They're drawing on my Cabinets!!!
My first rental is a B class SFR, Rent 1500/month. I put all new finishes and it LOOKED really nice. I went to do my first rental inspection after 5-6 months( while doing a walk through with an appraisal company to BR...
Nate R.
Self-manage or hire a PM?
We bought a recently remodeled home (our first investment property) and are about to start getting it ready to rent. We haven't yet handed over the keys to the PM and my mentor is encouraging me to self-manage. The pr...
Joshua Dorkin
Your Toughest Deal - What Was It? Share Details!
There are a lot of discussions on the site about starting out, but I find that those discussions where people share the challenges they went through on difficult deals are the best to learn from.
So . . .
What Was Y...
David Campbell
Never invest in a cashflow negative property?
I invested in a property in property in San Diego in 2015, whose numbers were indicating it was going to be cashflow negative by a couple hundred dollars per month. I was a little surprised at the near universal advic...
Mel Park
Do Rehabbers buy expensive houses?
This question is not regarding an investment home but rather, my personal house. Was curious if flippers/rehabbers buy higher prices homes?
My house is in a very desirable Philly suburb - great schools, close to ...
Account Closed
Vacation Rental Analysis Help
Hi everybody!My wife and I are looking to purchase a vacation home as rental property. I have seen many of you post success you have had with these types of rentals, however, I am having trouble finding property that ...
Mat Lewczenko
Property Managers - Why do they always Overpromise and Underdeliver?
I hear this ALOT...
"I had a great PM company, paid them $X but they are gone, had to fire them. They were great in the beginning and then..."
What makes them great at the beginning?
What are the biggest let downs?
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Dhaval Taylor
Do you prefer an Airbnb or a hotel when traveling?
Since the pandemic hit in late March, many are not sure how they feel about staying at hotels or short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and Tripadvisor Rentals. Airbnb, with 7.7 million active ...
Mariah Jeffery
Golden opportunity? Or taking on too much risk/debt?
I have 23 rental units now. I bought a duplex in '07. The next opportunity came in late '09 when I met a motivated seller, an elderly couple that gave the a great deal on my next 11 units/4 properties. This couple sti...