I am closing on my first rental on the 7th. I purchased it with cash and will also being doing the rehabs cash. By using cash the ROI numbers are coming out nice, and being in the military if I leave it gives me margi...

This may be a question for people specifically in Washington. One of our tenants was on a 2 year lease option with us but decided to back out before the 2 years was up. The tenant is claiming since he installed 2 new ...

As a Chicago landlord, I've noticed many local apartment listings that ask for a non-refundable move-in fee instead of a security deposit. I suspect this is partially due to Chicago's strict laws regarding security...

Need some guidance on this one as this is a first for me.  Here is the situation....We purchased a condo on Jan 16th.  We found tenants and they have signed a 12 month lease.  They were scheduled to move in yesterday ...

I am starting to invest in Class C neighborhoods for the first time. (Previously stayed in Class B and above)What are some recommendations for screening tenants and rent collection?(Bigger deposit? Background Checks?)...

Hey guys I have been listening to a lot of podcasts and many of them talk about frugality and saving money or being cheap. I was always raised to believe that being cheap is expensive, sure you may save money right no...

hello everyone, I'm a newbie looking into my first investment. I currently have been centering my search in more middle class areas, but the prices are a bit high. my question is this. how is it going into low income ...

In my field (counseling), I've been working for almost 20 years.  While the salaries have been low, up until this year when things really spiked, the retirement plans and money able to be set aside was just embarrassi...

I received an email from a local apartment broker saying in our State rent collection is down about 5%.  For myself this has not been the case I am at 100% which I have been through out the COVID situation.  I still h...

Hi everyone, could use your input and help!I have been house hacking a duplex in Oakland the last year. Tenants moved in January 2022. First few months were fine, but some issues started coming up. They're on a subsid...