I haven't personally encountered any issues yet but I was reading some stories of people that have gotten ripped off by contractors and began to wonder how some of you protect yourself from unethical contractors?  Thi...

I am looking to purchase an 8-unit property in the Skinker/DeBaliviere neighborhood of St Louis. I have identified several properties that fit my buying criteria, but I am having a hard time underwriting OpEx for the ...

Hi All,A few of my trusted friends and I are planning to create a fund to flip homes. All purchases and sales will be cash only. Would the best and simplest type of structure be a joint venture? Anyone here who has do...

Hello,Tenant vacated unit and provided forwarding address. I mailed the itemized letter with deductions within the timeframe required by law. Tenant contacts me asking if I mailed him the refund. I told him i sent the...

Hi everyone, I could use some help.  I am starting my first STR and as part of the county that I am starting out in I need to have a property management plan.  I assume this is something that is already out there and ...

I read in the newspaper recently that when there are a few competitive offers on an reo with offer amounts in the same range that banks are inclined to sometimes go with the longest time period in which to close beca...

Has anyone had any experience purchasing a note from Loandepot.com? I noticed that they have filed Lis Pendnes on a home that is in my area. The house seems to be in good condition and I think it would be an easy flip...

Hello everyone,What have you all found that works best for finding tenants, especially during these tough times?

I'm thinking about a career change.  I've been a paramedic for close to 2 decades and love it but I also love R.E. (obviously) and have built a small portfolio with my wife over the last 7 years or so.  I have been co...

To subdivide a property or split in 1/2, what are the steps in doing this. This is just a single split in half for the property no more.  Can this be done through normal channels of zoning, appraiser and title company...