Samantha M.
Since when has Atlanta been HOT?
Many of the metropolitan areas in Texas are doing well, no question, but what is making Atlanta such a hot area for investment right now. Is there ample opportunity for cash flow investment? I don't remember Atlanta b...
Mike Roberts
Denying a tenant while the property is still available?
I am currently closing on a SFH that will be a rental in NC. The area is kind of rural, and I don't expect to see a huge number of applicants. Say somebody applies, they have good credit, no criminal history, job, etc...
John Scagan
Applicant hiding fiance's burglary conviction
I had a "single" mother apply for one of my properties. According to social media, she is engaged to a guy and, as of 3 weeks ago, the relationship is in good standing.She never mentioned this guy to me and said she i...
Greg G.
A Urinal
I always thought it would be cool to install a urinal in my house. Quite the status symbol, I know. I've also thought that a urinal would be a pretty cool signature piece to put in rentals or flips, (though likely t...
Stanley Okazaki
Fishy Tenant Applicant.
Ok, we have this guy who at first seemed like a legit candidate but now is beginning to raise some questions. I don't want this to be a long post so I'll just point out the red flags....Claims to have been a realtor,m...
Laura A.
are tenants of small multifamily properties riskier?
I live in the mid-atlantic region. Single family homes are my niche, but I am branching into small multifamily (2-, 3-, 4-plexes) properties. They are different from traditional residential rentals in many ways:- age-...
Denny Robert
100% Down vs Financing - What does the bible say?
I'm having a conversation with another Christian businessman, and he is convicted that "the borrower is slave to the lender".
I know the arguments for and against borrowing to buy real estate, and from a purely mathe...
Chuck H.
WA Supreme Court upholds Seattle’s first-come, first-served law
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/washington-state-supreme-court-upholds-seattles-first-come-first-served-law-for-renters/The Washington state Supreme Court has upheld Seattle’s first-come, first-serv...
Virgilio Garcia
what to look for in a neighborhood when out of town
Hello all, With the summer and upcoming holidays, many of us travel out side our neighborhoods for many reasons. i wanted to ask, what do you as an investor look for as far as properties and neighborhoods. For example...
Mike Lauer
Minimum income requirements for SFR rental - all adults at 3X?
Hello!I recently acquired my first rental property in a nice Milwaukee suburb. It is a 4-BR SFR that I think I can rent for $1400-$1500/month. Rehab is almost complete and I'll be listing soon, so I'm cramming on my t...