I know that seeing certain things in a property can indicate potential issues with the property.What types of visual signs do you look for, during your walk through of a property, that might be indicators of possible ...

Can I take out mortgage loan given:

I have a stable $100k W2 income from my employer, but opened an LLC this year and am projecting a loss of $200k in the first year. This loss is expected and not a problem. However,...

I'd be curious to hear what everyone's experience or thoughts are on the various contractor services / bid programs offered by all the big box stores. Which one do you use, which do you prefer, and what about the spec...

When giving an offer to a homeowner to buy for cash.  What have you found to be the best way.  Give them an offer in writing, over the phone or in person ect...?  Do you always give a lower offer in anticipation of so...

Does anyone already have a list of average prices for common rehab materials? I was going to make one from scratch so I could refer to it for first round quick and dirty deal analysis. I was thinking what a huge, time...

Hello, Frequent visitor to this forum to learn about landlord for the last few years and have a few rental properties in DFW area. However, this time I need some feedback from other landlord. I understand that landlor...

Hi. If I offer seller financing, does that exclude having to do an appraisal? If not, can I back out of a seller financing deal if the home doesn't appraise at the price I'm offering? Also, who normally pays the legal...

In my first month of analyzing properties on the MLS, I've been having trouble figuring out a preliminary estimate for capex and potential repairs without actually seeing the property. I'd assume the best way to obtai...

For those of you who own corporate rentals, I have a couple of questions.  I don't yet have a furnished apartment, but I'll be doing it the next time someone moves out of one of our rentals.  I have a pretty detailed ...

Besides the promise of the full deposit returned for a well cared for rental, what other incentives do you provide to the tenant to encourage great upkeep of the property? Besides obviously screening great tenants, do...