Hello everyone!My husband and I are looking to rent our house and will be managing it on our own. We have multiple rentals, but have always had a management company, so I am somewhat familiar with the process, but als...

I have been contributing to a Roth 401k at work. In order to get the full match I put in 6% to get a 4% match. It has built up to almost $9,000. I read Scott Trench's Set for Life for the second time the other day and...

Hi,Curious to everyone's experience with engineered hardwoods. Is there anything specific that you need to look out for (thickness, hardness level, installation method)? Any recommendations on suppliers? Working on a ...

In my last post of 2015, Top 5 Reason to Buy Real Estate Not Named Cash Flow I brought up some reasons that investors may consider real estate a potentially sound investment due to other reasons than cash flow. Before...

I have recently taken over a 4 family and am trying to think of creative ways to attract residents that will justify the rent I desire once I raise rents.  One idea is to tidy up the backyard, possibly add in a patio ...

Hi all,We are going through some challenges with our property management company and wanted to get some opinions on how turnovers are generally done. It is their policy that they wait until the tenant has moved out, t...

I am wondering if anyone markets to probate attorneys prior to actually having a deal under contract? And, have you been able to get that attorney to be part of your team?

If so, what is your best way to market to t...

A friend has a rental property in Marysville, Ohio. Three months remaining on the 12 month contract. She texts the landlord and says " I am no longer able to care for you home and have moved out of the property." She ...

Hi all,We are facing significant challenges with a tenant in our 'rent-by-room' property. Despite only renting for two months, this tenant's aggressive behavior is creating a hostile living environment for other resid...

Well the uber doom-and-gloomers have been decidedly reticent of late. This changed recently in the blog arena. Changes in purchasing patterns of bonds later this year seem to have everyone in a tizzy now.

I renew...