Phil Ferranto
Does shaky oil market affect boom towns (ie Bakken shale)
Hi everybody,I like to see how macro trends affect investment opportunities. With an overall jittery stock market and energy prices at historic lows and continuing to fall further; how do you see that ultimately affec...
AJ Johnson
STR in a funky new mountain build- what should I look for?
I am Realtor near Boulder, Co. and am taking the plunge into investing myself. I basically want to buy a home in the mountains and have STR subsidize some/most of the mortgage. I came across this new community and it ...
Janet Antel
Rooms for rent issue
My husband died a few years ago. I have since been renting out rooms in my home in order to make the mortgage. It has been going ok until now. I have had the usual move in and move outs, but with a security deposit...
Solomon Solomonov
Use of Branding in Direct Mail
The expert consensus is that a campaign should include about 5-7 mailings. Statistics show the majority of the deals come from the 5th mailer and beyond. @Dev Horn has, on several occasions, stressed the importance of...
Matt Oberski
Landlord + AirBnb - investment versus payoff?
Hi all. I’m a property manager by day (so wish I could type out a cool superhero gig), and I rent my house to two roommates who pay my mortgage plus additional Cashflow. I need your help please!Do you have experience ...
Michael Wagner
Can a landlord ask a tenant to vacate without cause?
I am currently in the process of closing on my first property, a duplex that has both units rented through the End of April. Working with my lender and looking at my financing options available it appears my best opt...
Roee Agami
Risks in owning rental properties at times of economical crisis
Hi, I own several multifamily residential rental properties in the less economically stable areas of MA and RI.Is there a typical behavior for residential housing at times of economical crisis?Should I expect to lose ...
Bill Zepeda
Tenant Screening
Hello all- First, I want to say how much I enjoy this community! I'm so grateful to all for the vast amount of knowledge shared in these forums!Question: I'm in the process of screening tenants and want to know if i...
Mindy Jensen
Looking for list of must-haves when stocking a short term rental
What do you absolutely make sure is in your short term rentals when first stocking them? Obviously, a bed, sheets/towels, dishes. But what are the smaller things you do to stand out? What are some things that are easy...
Ben M.
Hello World
I'm looking to network and share experiences with as many people as possible, both good AND bad as nothing can be overlooked when investing in real estate.I live in Ashland Virginia and currently concentrating on Rich...