Minna Reid
The trouble with newbies
Now don't get me wrong - Everyone is a newbie once. I still consider myself one...I'm not trying to offend anyone here.
But I guess I've just lately been noticing just how many newbies who never bother to learn the bu...
Sophie Latapie
House hacking in Los Angeles, CA
Hi all! Newbie, prospective investor here. I'm hoping to house hack a duplex in Los Angeles County for my first investment property, but my mortgage banker (who's also an investor) said it's pretty much impossible to ...
Douglas Skipworth
Nothing like a brush w/ death to put you on the straight & narrow
What is your fire plan for your rental house and your residence? You better have one.Tonight at 9:00, the motor in the clothes dryer at my personal residence in Memphis caught on fire. The kids and I were just finish...
Account Closed
One Month Rent for Free
My husband threw this idea at me: What if we charge the tenants a little more for rent each month and gave them the 12th month for free? Here's how it would work:If rent is normally $900 per month, we charge them $982...
Roger Mathew
Lease Ending
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and would like to say Hi!
I also have a question. I rented this town house in Chicago for 13 months. My job is transferring me to India permanently in September. My lease is also up...
Cameron Riley
Okay guys; let’s hear it; Share your CRAZY TENANT STORIES!!!
1. What Trouble did they case you? Tell the story! Be honest. Some of us will use this information to better ourselves as landlords!!!! 2. How did you resolve the issue, if it was ever resolved?
Arlen Chou
buy and hold and the power of Bay Area appreciation
I personally believe that any strategy for REI must match the particular market and the resources a person has available. There have been some recent discussions about the buy and hold strategy and of course there is...
Cheryl Packham
Hello Wyoming
Just saw the new local sub forum and thought I would get Wyoming kicked off! I look forward to other Wyomingites contributions!
Justin Reyes
Is not renting to smokers a good idea?
I’m in the process of buying my first rental property and I don’t want to rent to smokers. It’s a personal decision but I don’t want to it harder to rent out my property. What do yal think?
Matt Ransom
Today's plan: make an offer
Today's the day... While the deal may be small, this is a big day for me. I have been reading REI for years and studying the local market. After getting in a more stable financial position (and with bank pre-approval ...