Shaun Ng
Kid going to college - RE strategy options?
My daughter is going to college this fall. I'm exploring RE strategies in her college town for the next 4 years and potentially beyond. I can't seem to find anything in past posts. Options that came to mind:
1) buy a...
Chris Schoonhoven
Best US Markets to House Hack
Hello,
What is everyone's suggestion on the best markets to house hack currently (Q4 2023)? I'm assuming midwest (Ohio - Cincy?, Indy, Michigan - Ann Arbor area?). Maybe Illinios? Is Alabama/Birmingham good?
Just cu...
Marc Freislinger
Sold! 1 DOM!
So, there's a new flip show on TV. "Flipping Vegas." The show follows a flipping "expert" bumble his way through rehabs in the Vegas market.
His attitude reminds me of Armando Montelongo. Very angry towards his cont...
Erwin U.
Landlord Responsibilities on Repair
Hello, Frequent visitor to this forum to learn about landlord for the last few years and have a few rental properties in DFW area. However, this time I need some feedback from other landlord. I understand that landlor...
Ted Klein
Buying REO Properties
I have searched the forums and there are a number of threads on buying REO's but I didn't find the answers I was looking for, so... There is a property that was on the auction that went back to the bank as an REO prop...
Owen Dashner
Poof - 2 years of cashflow on 3 houses gone in one day!
Attention skeptical wannabe landlords who think there is NO WAY rental property expenses run 40-50% of income, or that rent minus PITI = cashflow. This post is for you:I always dread the first few hot days of summer....
Harry Standafer
How can I reduce my electric bill?
Hey BP,
I just bought an older house (1910-ish) split into five apartments (~2700 square feet total). They aren't separately metered so the utilities are included in their price of rent. The electric bill was about d...
John Carbone
The Home Equity "Myth"
I hear a lot of talk about how it's different this time, and real estate prices won't be affected too much because everybody has so much "equity" in their homes. What people fail to understand is, why do they have so ...
David Dachtera
Your Credit and the SCOTUS's FDCPA Ruling ...
Let me start off by saying that I am NOT a financial or legal professional and none of what you are about to read should be construed as either financial or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional.At my ...
Cherilyn Williams
Tenant with Late Rent Payment Twice within 4 Months!
I just bought my first investment property, a SFH in January. My tenants moved in March 6, 2024. I require that my tenants sign up for automatic rent payment through Rentredi in order to lease from me. It is stated ...