When analyzing deals, is it better to apply the 50% rule to a deal, or go through and apply a certain percentage of rent to anticipated expenses, being Vacancy, Maintenance, Capital Expenses, and Property Management? ...

Hi everyone, I am really excited about this property. It popped up on my Trulia feed, I called for information, and the owner, who is also the listing agent, called me back this afternoon. It seems like a great deal. ...

I own a condo property in Dallas area that had 5-6 leak incidents from the unit above.  I, as the Landlord have responded all repair coordinate/cleaning within 24hrs after the report.  However, the tenant is now threa...

There is always a group of tenants who pay rent late often or even most of the time. I understand that life from paycheck to paycheck is hard to manage financially. I was wondering, why not have rent due when the payc...

Hey guys,

I'm debating about dabbing into the Section 8 housing pool as a landlord and want to know if any of you have had good or bad experiences. Do you recommend it? Why or why not?

I see green lights all the wa...

I am considering trying to refi a property.  The reason for this would be to buy more real estate.  However I think we may be at the top of the market and I am concerned that there could be no equity in it if there is...

I have been investing in Single Family and am now looking for multi-family 10-30 units. I have not had any significant success in finding sellers from a website. With my new direction I am looking to put my effort and...

hello all, I currently have a 30 year fixed 3.0 rate on my primary SFH residence. Paying about 1250 a month. I have close too 200k in equity. Would it be smart to do a VA cash out refinance to a 30yr 3.8 rate and pay ...

What things show weakness to tenants.

Another thread mentioned "weak landlord face." What are the signs?

I would call these weakness:

- Rent not due until move in day
- No lease
- No rental application
- No refere...

I have been waiting on the sidelines to buy a home since 2006. I live in Santa Barbara and after 5 years of renting a one bedroom apartment frankly my patience is running out. We are planning to have a kid and need to...