I am teaming up with a realtor friend and a contractor friend. I will be acting as the private lender for the entire purchase/remodel, the realtor will be our deal finder/seller and be paid commission, and our contrac...

I was just reading through the recent post asking for the TOP quality they look for in a real estate agent. The comments that followed were extremely depressing. They looked more like a list of soft skills most would ...

Hi, BPersThank you all for the helpful advice on my first short rental in my previous posts! I finally finished the reno and decor and now it's up for renting. So far, I have 64% occupancy in 30 days. It is much more ...

Recently closed on a house and just listed for rent. Been listed for rent for four days now and only had one application. Applicant credit score too low so decided to pass. We are approaching the Winter season and it’...

So, I'm purchasing my first single family as a rental. East Providence, quiet B neighborhood. 3 beds/2 bath. I'd say that the unit is C+ or B- quality, with the nicer homes in the neighborhood being the owner occupied...

My local market is very expensive and out of my price range for investment, so I've been investing in other markets. I bought my first two investment properties in Phoenix AZ two years ago.  Both needed only minor wo...

One of my properties I have amazing tenants; granted I do many nice things for them in return but they are amazing nonetheless.

As an example they gave us a hand made gift basket for Christmas with candles, body loti...

Hey guys, I want to share an interesting story with you, so newbies like myself remember to take extra care when selecting a contractor or anyone, really, for your team. My husband met this local contractor (let's cal...

Hi everyone,I have heard mixed opinions on this topic and I would love some input from all of you.  One of my tenants is a licensed electrician and is willing and able to do some small jobs for me around my new rental...