Steve C.
Living off of rental properties for most of retirement 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...
Eric Bilderback
How are September rents coming in
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...
Matthew Lee
Tenant Stopped Paying Rent... Now What?
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...
Dawn Anastasi
Most dangerous neighborhoods in America
Just read an article on this and thought it would be interesting to share. 1. North and Northeast Auburn Gresham (Chicago IL)Zip code 606202. Washington Park (Chicago IL)Zip code 606373. Northeast of East Atherton an...
Dave Kennedy
Wave 2 of Market crash
Could we see another substaintial downturn in the market?
It's funny how quickly the media swung after Monday's huge gain. Everyone said how it was over sold and this was due. They expected the market to float closer...
Dean Attali
Dealing with a very expensive demanding new tenant - suggestions?
Hi BPI'm a new landlord after purchasing my first SFH in September, and my property manager placed a tenant in the house starting November 1. In the 7-8 weeks that the tenant has been there, there hasn't been a single...
THU NGUYEN
Seeking for Recommendation of a Self Directed IRA Company
I am looking to transfer money from Roller Over IRA to a Self Directed IRA Company to either buy properties, or do private lending, or syndication to MFU deals....Anybody has any recommendations with a company that of...
Kent Renshaw
Besides filing a Memorandum of Agreement, how does a contract buyer protect contract seller from mortgaging the property. And if they do, who is first in line?
Scenario: Contract buyer and seller enter into a Contract for Deed. Buyer immediately files Memo of Agreement in the situs county. All goes well for two years and Seller applies for loan. Mortgage Lender realiz...
Chris Green
First rental tenant/neighbor parking issues - should I quit?
Hello! This is probably going to be a bit long and I will try to keep my ranting to a minimum, but I want to make sure I include enough info/backstory to hopefully get some proper advice.
I have been interested in r...
Courtney M.
WHAT THE HECK? Fannie Mae being shady?
Hey guys! I am in the process of getting an REO under contract through Fannie Mae, and LAST MINUTE they sent me this bogus Real Estate Purchase Addendum that TOTALLY negates the terms in our agreed upon offer.....My a...