Jonathan Perez
Wanted to get laminate countertops but NOBODY does it!!!
So I’ve been looking around for a minute trying to find someone who can install laminate countertops for me. I’m geting ready to rent this thing out and the countertops are kind of shot. The estimates I got were, $800...
Vik Nirwal
Still time to buy multi family in JC ?
Hi,I am a first time home buyer . Have been renting in JC and have seen both rents and house prices in last few years go up like crazy. I have been looking to buy a Multi family in JC with easy access to NY transporta...
Justin Yurong
Tenant Wants to Move Out Before Lease
I am self-managing my single-family home rental in Fresno, CA. My current tenant just notified me that they would like to move out by the end of next month. However, their 1-year lease is effective for 6 more months a...
Priyanka K.
Sign Lease Without Meeting Prospective Tenants?
I have two applicants for a SFR. Ironically booth are from Seattle and claim they are moving to Dallas for new jobs. They don't have the offer letters but have provided contacts to verify the new job offer. Their back...
Fiena Mohamed
Rental rates not catching up with appreciation/property taxes
Hello! I have a SFR just off Mopac in North Austin. It is rented out and managed by a property management company since I live out-of-state. Purchased in 2014, the property has appreciated by 25%, so the property t...
Andres Piedra
Property Managers: How Does One Deal w/ the Cruddy Ones
We have all heard the horror stories of terrible property management. I mean, really, bad property management is probably the number one problem in all of America. Overstatement, yeah; but it's just my way of venting ...
Dave Poeppelmeier
I'm finally a "mean landlord"
This post is for the new and newer Investors out there. When we start out as Investors, most of us want to be the great landlord we never had: one that fixes everything quickly, who is super nice, and wants to make li...
Matt Caresco
Analysis Paralysis - Selecting a first long distance market
The California exodus to places like ID, MT, TX, etc. have generated a ton of interest in Californians investing in other markets. What are the best ways to make a market selection as a starting point for a new invest...
John Waterhouse
Convincing a homeowner to sell
I have found the perfect house for a flip. I've done the research, I have the comps, I know the area, and I've done the math. NOW... How can i convince a couple, whom I've never met, to sell their home? Thanks
Derek Sperzel
Tenant purchased a dog and is now in breach of contract
We have a tenant that moved into our old house, and she has been there almost 3 years. She takes good care of the property, has a young family, and seems to like living there. She is currently on a month-to-month le...