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Enthusiastic newbie here!My husband and I are starting to do some research on investing in real estate. I’ve actually been to a 3-day seminar and learned a lot but was wondering...Do you have any recommendations for r...
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I'm going to cut to the chase: a so-called "contractor" had his employees do some work in one of my rental units. The worker poured grout/mortar water into the tub. Needless to say, two weeks later when the tenants m...
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I do all my personal banking and insurance through USAA. So today I called them to get a quote on the duplex I'm in the middle of purchasing, and even with a $10k deductible the monthly premium was almost $200.00, whi...
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I am looking into real estate investing mainly for write-offs. In the past few years, the Tax man has taken us to the cleaners and I'd like to get the upper hand. I want to start a small business and invest in real es...
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Hello,I own an upper/lower duplex in Milwaukee, WI. I live (well lived) in the lower unit, and rented out the upper unit. BecauseI lived in the home I had a homeowners insurance policy (not a landlord policy). On Chri...
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Hello,I'm just wondering if there are any experienced Airbnb or other (VRBO, etc) short term/vacation rental owners out there who can give some advice and suggestions about who to go to for insurance and what to look ...
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Hi, I have a duplex in Boston. In both units I do the “rent by the room” model. Last night one of the tenants in the 2nd floor told me he had bedbugs and got rid of his box spring and mattress. I went by today and ...
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Hey guys,My property is near Lackland AFB in San Antonio, listed on Airbnb and VRBO. I have been trying to get longer term stays but nothing. I have it listed on FF for almost a year, Zillow, through rent redi, ALE, h...
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Hey guys,Looking for advise. I recently turned one of my SFH into a house for transient workers (traveling nurses, ect). I've found great demand for the product, but everyone backs out when I ask them to do the foll...
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We have a guests coming next month from England. They have expressed an interest in shooting since they are really not allowed to over there. They say they have purchased travel insurance that specifically covers this...