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David F. Vacant House Safety
17 October 2007 | 20 replies

Hi Everyone,

I had a question. I recently came across a vacant house that I feel has tremendous potential. My question is: what are the safety issues, as in personal safety issues when dealing with vacant houses, ...

Tien Nguyen Hello From Indianapolis
3 June 2021 | 9 replies

Hello everyone, Not sure if this is the introduction page but I just wanted to say how wonderful this community is for information and education that is provided and I wanted to make use of it.My name is Tien and I am...

Minna Reid Door knocking
26 July 2007 | 9 replies

Now, I'm getting much more agressive. I'm tired of useless efforts that have no return (mail, am messages) I pursue and talk to anyone about the properties I have interest in..neighbors, lawyers, family... Live people...

Lisa Asselin New purchase - Knob and tube
22 December 2021 | 34 replies

Hi All,
I am in the process of purchasing my first investment property and found one with great numbers but inspection found knob and tube in attic and some in basement. According to the listing/owner the electrical...

Julie Williams airbnb in area with crime
6 February 2021 | 20 replies

I may be buying investment property in an art town that is very hip and hot, with prices going up fast. It is still inexpensive to buy but won't be for long. There are problems there with drugs and crime, mostly prope...

Nathan Williams LA passes a Declaration of a State of Emergency on Homelessness
19 December 2022 | 23 replies

Unfortunately this looks like more bad news for landlords in LA as this looks like this gives the mayor further authority to restrict evictions.  

Unai La Salle Your Thoughts on Heart of Chicago and Little Village
27 September 2016 | 18 replies

Hi all,I'm looking to invest in multi-units in the West Side for I see a lot of potential there.   Pilsen is my top choice but prices have risen and I am not seeing the kind of return that I like there.  I do see a fe...

Yetzul Werner Making an offer that Sellers take Seriously
1 August 2015 | 23 replies

I am a science teacher from Houston, TX who decided to get into real estate investing after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. Since I read the book, I got my real estate license, signed up with a broker, and sold my first ho...

Matt Higgins 60 minutes homeless crisis ideas for Seattle
24 March 2020 | 76 replies

Just watched the 60 minutes special on the homeless crisis. Very concerning when you realize that we are part of the problem. To keep our business profitable we absolutely have to screen tenants for felony’s, rental...

Jeremy A. Screening for booze abuse?
17 January 2020 | 55 replies

How can i screen for alcoholism etc. Once discovered can i evict for that?