Yusuf Salloum
New Sec. 8 Investor/Landlord
Hi all,I'm a new real estate investor looking for perspective from folks with more experience in renting to Sec 8 tenants. I did a lot of reading in 2016 and decided to take the plunge in late 2017. I started in affor...
Michael Jeramy Barnes
new member from Idaho
My name is Michael Barnes. I am a 16 year old who is anxious to become proficient in a job that I see many people excelling in!
Jonathan Stone
Are pullout couches worth it for STRs?
Hey all. I am working on fitting out our new place and we are considering different options for couches, futons, daybeds for our place. It has one level that is a loft that is the main sleeping area that will host t...
Stephen Bennett
Charlotte, N.C. Hard Money Lenders
My wife and I have been saving for our first flip, and we are finally ready to take the next step! I have a long history in the carpentry field, and plan to do most of the renovations myself, unless it makes more fina...
Robert Sapienza
Section 8 housing South Jersey
Hey everyone. Investing in real estate just shy of 2 years, the only experience I have is with flips (which have treated me well so far) in the Philadelphia market. It has come time for me to start my "BRRRR" path in ...
Krisann Mayfield
Depression and Anxiety
Who struggles with depression and anxiety but has been able to be a successful real estate investor? How have you managed these difficult reoccurring emotions and made RE investing work for you? I would love to hear h...
Craig J.
Great Idea for Landlords
I stole this one from my neighbor who has 7 sfhs as rentals. He includes in his leases a clause that says with 2 weeks notice he can enter property to assess for condition and damage. If all is well in unit, he leaves...
Account Closed
Section 8 -- Incentives (rebates) to be good, clean tenants?
Hi guys,I am thinking about purchasing a 4-unit, 1 BR/1BA building. Two are Section 8 ready. In order to decrease problems with the property, I am thinking about doing the following things:1. Only accepting those w...
Amy A.
What's it like investing in a southern climate?
As I prepare my Maine rentals for winter - hiring a plow guy who will actually show up, finding the best deal for oil, making sure my tenants shut their storm windows, etc., I have to wonder if there's a better option...
James Heller
Short-Term Rental in Mountain Town
Hi BP -- I have a property under contract in Woodland Park, CO which is a smaller mountain town outside of Colorado Springs. It's close to a few lakes, some nice hiking and offroading, and is more of a 'summer getaway...