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Nathan Patterson Finally Did It; Purchased First Rental Duplex.
6 March 2024 | 17 replies

Well this was a long time coming, but I finally did it.  In October of 2023 I was able to close on my first property.  I will include numbers below.  What happened after that....an immediate eviction.  Luckily it wasn...

Bret Weigel Attic Insulation on Rental - Install or not?
29 August 2016 | 38 replies

Hi all, I had some tenants move in last month to a 3/2 SFR (I just closed on the property a month prior) and I really like them a lot. Good people. Anyways, the first day in, we realized the hot water heater needed re...

Brandon Schlichter Rental property CASHflow.......
4 March 2008 | 13 replies

Hi there, I've posted a few messages in the past, and wanted your opinnion.

I've talked to plenty of landlords in my local marketplace, and it seems that the majority of the landlords have the SAME mindset.

Most lan...

Michael Kader Automating Thermostat at Check In
29 November 2022 | 12 replies

Hello All,
First post here. Getting our STR on the market and I was thinking about ways I could automate the thermostat to turn on 1 hour before check-in and right after check-out. Does anyone have any experience wit...

Marlia Stone Water Damage and Broken Pipe
19 March 2024 | 14 replies

Hello BP,I have a duplex located in the philadelphia area. My property is completely vacant while it is being worked on, and I haven’t been there in about a week or so. This evening I sent over someone to my property ...

Karl Kaeser complicated interesting deal. Does it sound good to you?
13 December 2017 | 4 replies

So I have a slightly complicated deal that I'd like to get your advice on if it seems doable.  I'm purchasing a 2 unit building from family members (there are 3 owners who were given the property in a revocable trust ...

Paul Smith Lowering Utility Costs
25 November 2020 | 15 replies

I'm in escrow to purchase a 6 unit apartment building in Ohio and I noticed the sewer and water costs were 73% of the total monthly expenses. Is there a way to lower those utility bills? Perhaps I could pay to have a ...

Jessica H. Chicago Utility Estimates
13 June 2022 | 10 replies

Hi, I'm planning to purchase my first house hack within the next year and was wondering what are some good monthly estimates to use for water, water/sewer tax, garbage/recycling, heat, etc during analysis. 
I know fo...

Thomas Jones Newbie Flipper Adopt me Experts
1 January 2010 | 16 replies

So I am looking to purchase my second property... I just found a deal it is a 2 family selling for only $25,000.

Unit 1 is listed with 2 bedrooms but has a 3rd w/ no closet. It has newer windows but that is probably...

Orlundo Hubbard What's Up With REO Investments?
12 August 2024 | 6 replies

How popular are REO properties? It seems that I don't see them talked about as much as potential investments. What are the drawbacks of these properties? What are some of the best ways to invest in them? I see them as...