Just listened to episode 449 of the Real Estate Rookie podcast with Diem Martin.  Her story of success is inspiring and she has certainly sacrificed in building her current portfolio.  I am bothered by the casual natu...

The lender countered our original offer (250k) with an offer of 285k. There's a buyer lined-up at 340k. Should I try to cut down the 285k down to 270-275k, and increase profits? Or should we not risk getting denied an...

I just went through an eviction with a very obstinate tenant. They were problems from day one. He could not get along with anyone. He fired the lawn and pool man (my agents). He fought with my realtor. He fought with ...

Hey All, looking to purchase my first investment property.  I'm in the Charleston, SC area and am trying to decide between a SFR or a duplex.  Here are the numbers:DuplexPurchase Price: 180kRent: estimated at 1k/side,...

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I am looking into buying two SFH from one seller. One is rented with a 7 years tenant that has a lease that ends in July. I toured and it seems she has no intention of leaving. The other property is vacan...

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I have a townhouse with a 20+ year old air conditioner and furnace. My tenant reported that if she set the thermostat at 75F the system would cycle on and off as is normal. However, when she set the thermostat at 74F ...