Rick Bassett
Worst tenant ever - I missed a giant RED FLAG
If everything goes well then our worst tenant ever will be moved-out in just under 12 hours from now, the champagne is on ice and we are cautiously optimistic. Interestedly enough, the problems with this tenant have v...
Alex Bush
HOA and renting by room single family. How is it even possible???
Hi, I am very puzzled. I am researching on how I can rent out single family houses by the room but it seems like every single HOA rules and regulations prohibits this. I'm in Houston TX area. As far as I can tell ever...
Craig Haskell
Approaches to Creating Value
This is from a chapter in the book, [removed] Thought some of you might find it of some value:
Creating value can be as simple as buying a property that’s in great condition and in a great location in a rebounding...
Chibuzor Alumba
Bad First Investment - Newbie Beware
My very first deal:Purchase price: $205,000Down payment: 11% + 2% closing costsHouse Type: Single FamilySqft: 678 (WHAT? This isn't even a tight market nor a great neighbourhood. How did I get sold this crap lol)Locat...
Michael Swan
Please Evaluate My Plan
A little background first. In 2011-2012 purchased with 20% down loans 10 condos in sunny San Diego. Averaging about $48,000.00 cash flow. Life was good. Then I calculated my return on Equity and noticed San Diego ...
Maurice W. Evans
Would you buy a tri-plex from a slumlord
slumlord is a pretty harsh term, however, let's say-Its a rough neighborhood (some spray paint and busted windows on various bldgs)-A bunch of 2-4plexes on the block-the living conditions of current tenants is bad (pa...
Craig Kleffman
Converting Direct Mail Responses To Closed Wholesale Deals
Hi, I've been providing an ongoing log of my first direct mail campaign (here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/34...). At the outset, I thought the weakest piece of this process would be fielding inq...
Lynn Dickinson
Turnkey Investing Questions...
Hello Bigger Pockets!This is my first ever post here. As a late-middle-aged woman, brand new to real estate investing, with a sick husband, living (in a rent controlled apartment), in a very expensive real estate mark...
Dawn Anastasi
Another Rental Property! (This time a townhouse)
Okay, so I just posted back a couple of months ago regarding a 3 bedroom single family I bought on July 15th. But, I had the opportunity to buy a 3 bedroom townhouse.This deal actually started back in May! I visited...
Wayne Tam
Top rental markets are also the most dangerous cities?
Just came across this list of most dangerous cities in America: Forbes 10 Most Dangerous US Cities and to my surprise many of the top rental markets spoke of by the other members are on the list! Detroit, St Louis, M...