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As a landlord, Im just curious how residential leasing is going with everyone lately. I would guess that during March/April it might have slowed, but now that we are into the summer months, and COVID-19 restrictions ...
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As a first time landlord, what would you say was the most important things that you did when you first started out? Additionally, what would you say is the most important things I could do to position myself with my ...
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Obviously, this is a knock-off of another recent post which asked what you would do if you got rich in real estate. The question I'm asking is how would you know that you were rich? Would you just wake up one day an...
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Hello!Is this a good investment? I would live in the basement 1st year and rent out all 3 units afterwards. Thanks!!First time home buyer here, just put an offer on a 2 flat in Chicago. My offer is $184,000 and I am f...
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Hey fellow pocketers! So I finally have a home and I got my first bite on a tenant. She seems like a nice woman from speaking with her, good income pretty bad credit but it's typical for the area. Being extra cautious...
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Hi my name is Mike and I was to rent out my property. What are some key things to research when hiring a property manager or company? Thanks Mike!
Hey everyone! No one else seems to care about my excitement so i thought i'd share it here!!! I'm so excited to be closing on my first "intentional" (i became an accidental landlord with a townhouse in Virginia) renta...
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I like many others wanted to get the best bang for my buck in my first real estate investments. I decided I could do the work and manage the rental properties myself. I thought to myself, man, I don't want to pay som...
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My wife and I are currently renters. I'm just now getting into REI. I'm wondering if our first property purchased has to be our own. I see advantages to continue renting while we invest in other properties.Only have t...
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So I have noticed many go to "guru " meetings, spend 1ks and 1ks , research things to death, ( wast of time ) have cash but never do a deal, why ?