This happened to me many times over. There would be a minor water leak, may be next to bathtub or under kitchen sink, but tenant never bothers to report that and by the time it was reported, it has damaged my cabinets...

I wanted to get everyone's thoughts on the potential threats of a Trump presidency when it comes to the real estate market. I have seen other forums mention how he may end mortgage interest write offs as well as the p...

Finally!Friday I've closed on  my first  investment/house hack property. It is a 3 family in the Dorchester Ma area. As a new landlord, what are the do's and don'ts? Any tips or suggestion to get me ready for what's t...

Closed on my duplex on Thursday. Seller who happened to be pretty much a friend I met through REI forgot to give me the key to the back unit that is already rented out. He left the key to the thrashed unit that needs ...

This is my first rehab.  I am gathering estimates currently and was wondering when should I have the Trim Carpenter out?  I am adding 2 BR and a Bath in the second story which is currently just an attic.  So nothing i...

Hi everyone,Wanted everyones insights on working with a buyers brokers vs listing brokers.  I feel they both have their advantages and disadvantages.  I am currently in a situation where I have built relationships ove...

I invest in SFHs and manage my deals remotely (I work from NYC, but buy/sell foreclosures in Atlanta), and I was wondering if the same can be done with Mobile Homes?

Is it more common to go and physically see/examin...

I wonder what experienced sub30k landlords say about the assertion that low income tenants are more high maintenance and destructive. Maybe I'm naive, but I suspect it won't be as bad as people say.

How muc...

I have the ultimate 'no-cash,' 'no-credit' strategy for being successful in real estate! Forget wholesaling, yellow-letters, bandit signs, or any program that the 'gurus' are selling. I've developed this strategy fr...

I have been using the rental calculator for a few weeks now, and I know it's best to have at least a $200/unit cashflow on 2-3-4plexes, with at least a 12% return on investment...but when I changed the down payment fr...