Mary Joe
Deleting applicant's file - dilemna
Hi All, I always delete the applicants files and personal info after I have denied the application. Would it come back and haunt me one day if someone files a complaint claiming that I unfairly reject his/her applica...
Spencer Sutton
Investors, do these things before buying rentals in Birmingham
Recently we had two investors from the west coast come to town. This post is what we can all learn from their visit...maybe a couple of take aways.They’ve bought 12 houses here in town and while it’s been a great lon...
Dan N
Please help me with my analysis / plan
Wow.. where to start. I am looking at some rental property for long-term buy and hold that is not in my hometown. Reason? Around here, its the 0.8% rule, not the 1% to 1.5% that makes the numbers work so much better.
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Frank Jennings
Raising the Rent on Long Term Inherited Tenant
I purchased a duplex 1.5 years ago. We did some rehab which involved new brick work on the exterior and a new deck. This was so we could replace garage door lintels, which was mandated by the borough. This was paid fo...
Kenneth T.
How to collect rent
My parents are starting to rent out part of their home instead of just letting my kids live there. This is great for them, but they aren't really good at management. Thus, I will be doing most of the work for them. Th...
Broderick Wolf
Finding a mentor
Hello all, I am new to the site and fairly new to the investing world. I have done countless hours of research in attempt to understand the many ways to invest in real estate. I feel that recently I have hit a plat...
Chris Parker
Using VA Loan and Conventional Loan Around the Same Time
Hello Everyone!We are looking to buy our first property within the next 4-6 months. Our plan is to use the VA loan ($80-100k) for our primary residence (looking for a SFH or duplex) and to also use a 30 year conventio...
Zach Wagner
MTR Start Up
We currently are house hacking a duplex. The property is in great shape near everything you could ask for. It is also near a massive medical campus that is constantly growing in a decent size metropolitan area. We ...
Guy Johnson
Great opportunity, w/some hang ups. Insight please
I approached an investor friend of mine who had expressed some interest in having me assume a loan of his on a nice four family. He got cold feet, expressing what would have been seller's remorse. He then called me ...
James Thompson
Poll: Hottest STR Markets 2025-26
What are everyone’s thoughts on the best STR markets to invest in now that will experience the most growth and appreciation in 2025-26?