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Hi Everyone,
So after countless hours of listening to podcasts, surfing these forums learning from you all, and reading tons of articles/books I am super pumped to finally be closing on my first property in abou...
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We have been looking to buy a rental property in Long Beach despite the negative cash flow and high prices. (I know, we kinda have to) and our budget is around 280k-330k. What I have noticed is that the inventory is e...
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We live in a small town, so I would like to extend grace. The tenants are also our friends and our babies will grow up together. If they break the lease, is it legal to keep the deposit in Oregon? Or do I return it m...
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We are currently living in a townhome, my wife is due to have our second child in a month or two. Hence we need a larger place.
I'm torn on weither I can rent out our current townhome or if I should just sell it. I ...
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I am currently marketing my first rental (sfr) and a few prospective tenants have a pet. Just curious as to what folks out there are charging in terms of pet deposits?Basis for amount charged?Refundable/Non-Refundable...
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I am a big fan of Denver as a whole for investing, living, etc. There is one neighborhood that I think has the potential to be a goldmine though.Elyria/Swansea is just north of downtown and other hot areas. Pros: Clo...
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Last week I submitted an offer on a foreclosure listing. The bank bought back the house for $34,000 at sheriff's auction and listed it for $48,000. It's been on the market for 60 days. I made a cash offer for $35,000 ...
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Hey guys! I am looking for some advice and suggestions on streamlining my rent collection efforts. I currently own and manage 9 rental units. In any given month, 5 out of 9 mail me checks while the others pay me in...
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Hi I love pets and myself have one. However I have a no pet policy in my properties because of horror stories I hear every where about the damage they cause (specially dogs) to the property. I have a potential tenant ...
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New to being a landlord. My wife and I just purchased three duplexes in the state of Missouri for investments. All units were occupied when purchased with leases.
Upon taking possession, one renter, who had only been...