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Bryan N. How do you screen section 8 applicants?
22 June 2015 | 18 replies

There are lots of posts about the pros and cons of section 8 when searching the site.  What is the best way to screen section 8 applicants to ensure the best possible tenants in the program are approved?

Laura Casner Estimating operating cost on a new construction STR
11 July 2024 | 10 replies

Hi!  Anyone have advice on general rules of thumb or ways to estimate operating cost for a short term rental new construction? I need to figure out a base operating cost so I can consider this when I assess land purch...

Florence Oxenham Florence fresh from San Mateo, California
15 January 2014 | 10 replies

Hi All,

My name is Florence and I'm very new to real estate and to the United States (I hail from New Zealand). I'm newly married and my husband and I rent a townhouse in San Mateo, California. Before I met m...

Casey Wheaton Advice on land with septic constraints
28 May 2023 | 19 replies

I recently purchased a duplex on a quarter acre of land with city water and septic. I initially wanted to build another duplex on the land but due to septic constraints, I can't. What are some other things I can do wi...

Mark M. Advice Please..
11 March 2009 | 9 replies

Currently, I am searching for my first investment property. I have $50,000 to invest. Now, should I utilize the full 50 on buying a property? Or, should I set aside some of my funds to start a wholesaling business in...

Adam Blachnio Multi-Family Occupancy How To Get 100%
29 March 2019 | 11 replies

Hi Dream Board of Landlords👋For the Multi-units property (here 19) if the avg rents are ~$650/mo and 3 units are empty for few months: ➡️ What kind of incentives may I offer for potential new tenants so they willingly...

Benjamin Johnson Windows.. replace or not?
15 August 2017 | 6 replies

Question regarding windows:I just purchased my first property, 4 unit, built in 1930's. One side of the house, the window trim and sills are completely rotted away. The rest of the windows are in decent condition save...

John Warren Adding amenities in a C class apartment
23 January 2018 | 31 replies

Hi Fellow Apartment Investors,I am currently under contract on a 36 unit apartment complex in Springfield, IL. The property is a class C property, but it is 2.1 miles from the University of Illinois Springfield. The U...

Antonio Boone How to light a boiler?
4 January 2016 | 7 replies

Hello BP,My boiler has cut off and I am trying to light it but I don't know where the pilot is? I can find the On, Pilot, Off switch but i am not sure where to light it. Any help would be much appreciated. 

Jordan Jett Newcomer in Apex, North Carolina
17 June 2015 | 11 replies

Hey everybody - My name is Jordan Jett, and I am completely new to real estate investing. I graduated from college this past May and am looking to learn as much as I can and get involved. Would love to meet/help out a...