So, we fired our last handyman last month and we've been looking for a new one to knockout a few jobs we have. We found a guy last week, (on CL) seemed to have a troubled past; but hey, I wasn't taught to judge ppls c...

Hey guys, first time investor, just running numbers on properties and trying to learn, found this one. Any input is appreciated. Am using (I think) pretty conservative numbers. SFH 3/2.5, 2 car garage, Built 2008. 207...

HI AllI am new to investing. Just bought a second home that I will eventually use as STR (closing July 21). I used a conventional 20% on that property. I am looking to either help my son purchase (I would be co-signer...

It’s no mystery that every investor has dealt with a bad contractor. Much like property managers and real estate agents, many investors feel that there is a shortage of people in those professions that are actually go...

Hi everybody, I know someone who wants to sell us her single family beautiful Victorian rental here in Denver Colorado and is willing to carry the "note" what are the "dos and donts?? what would be "good terms? intere...

Greetings Fellow Investors,I'm sure there is someone in this great community that has been in the dilemma I find myself in. I have a place that I am very interested in. The only issue is if I go threw with this purcha...

If a seller states "SELLER WILL NOT ACTIVATE ANY UTILTIES" in the description on Trulia.com, does this mean they will not even activate them for inspection after a contract is agreed upon? If so, it's not even wor...

I know the rules vary from state to state but I am hoping someone from Michigan (mainly Genesee County) may have some advice. My renter in the City of Flint has moved all of her stuff out because we are in the pro...

Hi BPers,Here is the scenario.  I purchased a primary residence in 2010 for 190k.  Zero down VA loan 4.5%. Home became a rental in summer 2012. Similar homes are now selling for 225k. (Conservatively) Current loan bal...