David Smith
pros and cons of putting coined washer/dryer for tenants
How does it make money? Cost of machine, repairs, water, gas, electricty is a lot. It increases property value? It sure helps the tenants. But bet it wonot help a lot for the rent increase.
Owen Dashner
Paying it Forward
I have tried to make it a practice (recently) of giving something away whenever I have come into some unexpected cash. I realize that I could do (should do) more, but I guess you have to start somewhere.
A few times...
Andi Sjamsu
Newbie looking into househacking Multi Family in Fairfield County
Hi Everyone,My wife and I are looking to relocate (from Princeton Jct, NJ) to ease her commute. Her office is 2 blocks from Grand Central. We only recently moved our target to househacking a 2-4 family (initially we...
Daniel Smith
1st investment opportunity - rental to family?
Hello all, long time reader first post.I've been looking for my first real estate property for a while, but now something came up within the family I'm considering. My grandma currently rents out a senior housing apar...
Tucker Cummings
What Happens When You Read & Apply 52 Books in 10 Months
My wife and I set our “New Years Resolutions” on our anniversary, July 25th, instead of New Years. New Years Eve is a pretty meaningless day, so we do it on a day that's actually important to us. One of my goals last ...
Jimmy NA
Good deal?
I can buy direct from an owner a 3 family at 155K. Here are the rents, $800, $750, $550. All rents without utilities. Taxes $350 per month. Estimate on insurance $150 per month. Not sure about maintenance, snow, lawn...
Mina G.
Tenant paying rent late almost every month now no payment
I have a tenant who was paying on time. Now the tenant paid late the last 5 out of 7 month. I charge about 10% late fee after the 5th of the month. and a flat rate fee each day after.
This month I still haven...
Chris L.
Has anyone used a 1031? Is it complicated?
Hi there. I may be selling a rental property in NJ and use the proceeds to buy 2 or more properties in another state. I was wondering if any of you have experience with using a 1031 and how it works. Who can the sell...
Bennie Hall
Removing the Smell of dead body
So found a great investment house 34k purchase appraisal 115k. Problem is the home was owned by a hoarder who passed away in the home. Person was also not found for 12 days so body decayed inside the home. To add to ...
Richard Vang
window screen
hi, my tenant request for installing window screens(bug screen). Is this considered upgrade? Do I have to pay for it? The tenant is ok tenant. There are about 8-10 windows.Any thoughts or feedback are welcomed.Thanks.