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I logged on to my local MLS today and noticed a new message with an attachment from the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that speaks (in general) about how almost 1/3 of the US population has a criminal ...
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In short five years ago and a few years out from retirement I decided to learn about real estate investing so I could be prepared to get more heavily involved upon my retirement. Although I learned some from a friend ...
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Hi,
First time landlord here, so be gentle.
I have completed the application processes with a tenant that is simply marginal. They had a previous broken lease with collections filed against them by a prior landlord...
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I have property that i have recently rehabbed and that I am about to being marketing for tenants through my PM. While I am a big fan of using a PM for day to day activities, the first month's rent that is charged fo...
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I am thinking about the condos that are built for 4 non related inhabitants, like students or professionals going back home for the weekend. I have been owning one for a year now in Lake Park but there are a bunch of ...
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Hello all, I was going to review Zillow on Google, but I guess they are too big to need reviews. I have 12 units and have been using Zillow for applications and screening, and everything was going OK until recently. I...
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Myself and two partners are under contract on a 10 unit MHP in Greene County, NY with well water and septic. The property also has three houses and a 5 unit apartment building. I am looking for an inspector and wonde...
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I only have one rental and this is my first time listing it for rent. I listed it and got close to 50 inquiries within 24 hours. I sent a reply to all those that inquired and suggested that they reply with their name ...
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I was wondering if anyone had any insight on helping my wife see the benefits of house hacking. We currently own a house and I'm trying to convince her to buy a multi with me to help save money for more investment pr...
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In the thread about the TV show Property Wars, it was brought up about things found in and on foreclosed property.
1. In a recent one there was the last occupant's ashes. I called the relative to come get the ashes...