We closed a REO property in Texas and former owners are still living in the property and when we approached them to give 3 day notice, we learned that they are interested to lease from us for an year.In normal situati...

When there is cash available and pipeline of investors/funds available, is it worth working with Bird Dogs to get the appropriate deals? What are few things to note when they bring FSBO options? How much is appropr...

Hello all, I'm new to this website and have a lot of questions concerning the do's and don'ts for renting a single family home. It will be for a 4br 3ba home with a pool in a gated community.  The home has been comple...

How does Seller financing work? What are the benefits?

Hi BPers, Need help to analyze a mobile home purchase. I found some available lands for sale that allows single and double wide mobile home, for $48k-53k. Park HOA required putting down foundation. Also water and sewe...

As an out of state investor I am dependent on my property manager to update me on status of property. We talk regularly, but that doesn't mean I am always fully aware of any potential deferred maintenance or tenant tr...

Hi,An applicant put a Salvation Army shelter as his address. I have called and verified that he lives there. According to them he had to take care of some financial responsibilities while there, now he is ready to tra...

I'm a new to-be real estate investor and I was wondering if I will be able to write off travel expenses if I do not own a company.For example, I'm looking at purchasing a property outside my local market.  I do not cu...

Hi all, I just paid a sewer scope inspection. the observation was: " A belly was noted in the line. A belly occurs when settling or compaction of the soil occurs below the pipe and causes the pipe to have a low spotwh...

Very interesting article about not only guest complaints but also host complaints.https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Lifestyle/wireStory/airbnb-hosts-sick-airbnb-90257185#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16641316754616&csi=...