I know that folks on this forum always recommend (rather strongly) requiring a security deposit along with applications for a rental property.  (This is the deposit for the application, *not* the deposit for actually ...

Well its been a rough year as a landlord for me so far. Even worse than the year Hurricane Ike caused its damage. To date since January first of this year I have spent an average of $1475 a month for repairs and vac...

Whenever we put for rent sign on the yard and the relevant junction near to the House we are planning to rent, we get too many calls asking for simple questions. These questions can be "Is the house a 3 bed, 2 bath...

For out of state investors - how did you do it?
I'm going to have difficulty travelling out of state to evaluate properties/build a team given my circumstances. Turnkey sounds reasonable but I have seen a few horror s...

Are there any experienced wholesalers working in Brooklyn, NY with a proven track record that can help a newbie get started on the right track? I would like to treat a seasoned investor to lunch and pick there brain a...

I quit my job a year ago and spent the last year flipping and building my rental portfolio.  I can't say I'm upset with the way things have gone but I need a steady income to keep everything moving forward.  I got my ...

Hi all! We are needing to relocate quickly for a job transfer out of state. Our home is 2 years old, has some upgrades, is on a lake, in a wonderful school district and is about 2 miles from the beach. We had a lot of...