Made our first deal on a buy and hold. Is it better to pay cash or finance personally or pay cash or finance through our business?

Oh yes, it happened. This "out-of-state only, I only want cash flow, and I never want to landlord" investor just bought a negative cash flow property in Los Angeles (Venice) and I'm now a landlord.You've heard me talk...

I recently purchased a Triplex that came with tenants, one of which never paid his rent. I finally got him evicted just over a month ago after going 3 months without rent. I took the initial security deposit and k...

Bear with me. This is my 1st time posting here and want to give enough info to accurately depict the scenario I am asking for advice on. Sorry if some of this is TMIIn a nutshell, We own an adorable 3/2 about 1400 sq ...

The past few weeks have been a proverbial roller coaster; financially, culturally, economically, and financially. As with any crisis, there are always lessons to be extracted if we can maintain our emotional bystander...

I have about 5 rental units in Chicago,  that I own outright, along with a lot of personal equity. I'm planning on getting more rental properties but want to make sure my liabilities are in check and that I protect my...

Due to my mother's medical condition we are living basically rent free at my parents house.  Unless/until we build a house on the same property or something changes it is unlikely that we will move out.  So my primary...

So my landlord rented half a unit on the 3rd floor to me over a year ago. Her father was the already existing tenant, only quirk was that she expected rent weekly. Over the last year her father has moved out and she's...

Blown and batt R19 insulation is missing in vacant house from the attic above a 10 X 10 bedroom.

I've called one insulation guy so far. He said $200 minimum charge to come out and do that small area.

He recommended...

A little history. I bought this place for $52K in '03, put about $2K into it and sold it for $75, 2 1/2 years later I foreclose and the IDIOTS had;

1. Thrown away a really cool "franklin' stove (or sold it)
2. Done s...