Tariq B.
$16,000 renovated house renting for $1,000+/mo
So if you don't follow me then you probably don't know how I get numbers like these. To be short, I am able to do it because I do all of the renovation myself. I'm writing this tonight to show people it can be done. T...
Christopher Davis
How typical are non-paying tenants in lower economic areas?
The more I read and learn about investing, according to the bigger pockets strategies, the more questions I have.Wouldn’t renting in a low economic area, where homes are selling for under $100k, wouldn’t that also inv...
Emil Pinlac
Is the 2% Rule a Myth for MFH in Sacramento, CA??
Hi All! For those who have chosen to set up roots and invest in the small, multi-family real estate space in Sacramento - have you been able to find any turnkey duplex/triplex/quadplexes that would fit the 2% rule? Th...
Brian Oberg
Raising Rent: Good idea or bad business practice
We currently own three investment properties (SFR) and looking to expand that by at least 4 this year. We have always held it to be a good business practice to not raise rent on current tenants when the renew their l...
Fred Engh
Should I ask for a buyer rebate? Or, am I being too cheap?
I called the listing agent on a foreclosure listed at $35k. I told her I'd make an offer (not at $35k). Mine was significantly lower.She told me she'd e-mail me the documents to e-sign. She had everything filled out (...
Account Closed
Which tenants would you choose- pets, kids or single young men?
Hello, I am a relatively new landlord and would appreciate the input of more experienced landlords. I just finished renovating a very nice 1950s house in Charleston, SC and am interviewing tenants. I love the house a...
Account Closed
16 Year Old Getting Into Real Estate - Mentor?
Before anyone judges me for the fact that I am only 16 years old, I'd like you guys to hear me out. I live in a suburban environment south of Seattle, and I've gotten tired of letting others control the way I live my ...
Blair Colsey
Best cities to find 1% (or more) rule
Hi All,I'm currently listening to @David Greene's book Long Distance Real Estate Investing on Audible (which is a great way to learn I might add) and I'm getting excited about buying some properties out of state. I cu...
Jerry W.
MY 2013 AND 2014 GOALS AND WHAT I ACCOMPLISHED. NOW TELL ME HOW YOU DID!
In reviewing my posted goals for 2013 and 2014 I have the following results.2013 My goal was to buy a fix and flip and add 1-3 cash flowing rentals. I bought a fix and flip in a nearby town that needed a lot of work....
Prag Patel
Property Manager Backing Out of Raising Rents
One of my PMs told me they were going to raise the rent from 900 to 925 for a tenant who has a lease expiring soon. After speaking with the tenant, they told me that they will not renew the lease if rent was increased...