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Hey BP, I was wondering what I can use a security deposit for, in terms of repairs. I currently have a house that is going to need ALL of the rooms repainted upon move out. The question is, can i use the security depo...
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I have received 3 applications from a group wanting to rent a unit, however two stated they have bad credit and one has no credit. Can I deny them based on this information alone, or do I still have to have them to pa...
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Hello all ! My name is Logan Wray and I have some what of a dilemma. I am brand new to real estate investing but I think I am ready to tackle my first deal. I have questions on how should finance it. My current home ...
Connecticut has a 6 month redemption period for tax deed purchases.The Connecticut statute specifically provides for an insurable interest in favor of the tax deed purchaser to protect against fire and physical loss t...
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Hey yall! I'm buying my first investment rental in San Antonio, TX. Its a 100 year old 2 story SRF converted into a duplex in the Historic Tobin Hill neighborhood. Outside needs some work, but inside is in fairly good...
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I live in an area where the average rent is $750. It's more of a rural area with a city center. Population is about 93k for the entire county. There are some homes that rent for $1200-1500 but the homes are valued aro...
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I’m thinking about buying some materials in bulk for the projects I have. Doing that I started researching and came across some nice products from China at good prices…I just don’t know if shipping will through ...
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I know an abundance of GREAT young professional-type tenants in Bloomington IN and Columbus OH that would be willing to move into a property that I would own/manage... however I’m a 25 yr old college pastor and my wif...
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Tenants living in the bottom unit (below ground) mentioned that there appears to be some leakage going on. I went to take a look and it looks like there's water coming through the ceiling. I'm not totally sure where...
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Can someone explain to me in depth what leveraging is, and how it works?