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So, I am working for a group of property investors doing some property-management-type duties, and I am very new to this. However, I was hired in order to streamline communication and hopefully help make the process o...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $197,500
Cash invested: $49,500
Part 1 of my 1031 exchange of selling one of my older properties that was not perfo...
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It's been an interesting experience on my end. One tenant in a MIL apartment attached to my house. I've had good and bad tenants, but when you get a bad one (read that, loud and just doesn't get it...) it really sucks...
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I am down to one property, vacant, and ready to rent, but traffic has been slow. I have a person interested but is asking if I accept vouchers for section 8.I am hesitant to go down that road for fear of losing equi...
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Does anyone have a property management company they recommend? Are they reliable and how do you ensure they are not ripping you off and are trustworthy?
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My 5+ year old MacBook Air is about to die, and I need a new laptop. I will be using the laptop for basic email, writing articles, business management, etc. I'm an OOS investor and use my current laptop for just norma...
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Hiring a property management company is a decision that requires careful thought. IREM President Libby Ekre, CPM, shares five essential things to look for:
Licenses & Certifications – Ensure the firm has certific...
Which sort of resource do you guys/gals use to look up your tenant's credit score, rental histories, and past crimes/evictions? Also, any other things you've learned to screen for in your experiences? Any tips on find...
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There's a common belief among landlords that pets are an absolute "no-go." While I prefer not to have pets in my apartments, I don't always provide a strict no. The main reason behind that is tenant quality. I mainly ...
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Hey guys I'm looking at purchasing my first rental property. My dilemma is that I cant decide between buying a lower end property in a not great neighbourhood, or spend much more in a better area?Option 1 Purchase pri...