If you go to a house that you found by driving by or someone answering an ad in a newspaper - someone you don't really know and when there are no others involved in the relationship (Realtors, on-MLS, etc.), do you ev...

long story short ( I hope) I was offered a deal today and don't know what to think or do...

the home is in a bad bad neighborhood the guy offered me the home kinda for free! he said he has 25,000 Into buying the home...

Hey Guys,I've been hearing the term "over-leveraged" thrown around a lot in the forums. What is a healthy balance of leverage to have? At what point do you consider some one to be over leveraged? Can anyone provide an...

What’s up guys? So, I decided to use a GC for my second project and it has been a struggle. I would like to know how you guys deal with non performing GC’s? We’re currently 4 weeks behind schedule because of the elect...

Hello everyone,I am working with two painters at the moment. They are both giving me different prices for Painting and Prep work. They do not have a unified idea on what prepping would be. I'm tired of the back and fo...

Hello,I am looking for a Property Manager in Columbus for my 4 unit located near The OSU. I have prospective tenants ready to move in the only vacant unit, which is furnished. However, I need someone to be boots on th...

Hi all, I'm starting a new blog and I'm inviting you all to check it out. It's intended to be a humorous expose of my failings (learning opportunities??) as a landlord. If you're looking for a 25 year old who's crushi...

Hey guys. I'm looking at placing an offer on my first Foreclosure and am looking to acquire it for around 45k with an asking price of around 56k. Looking at the public info online it appears it sold for 78k a few year...

I wanted to see what some of the worst things teants have done to our properties. Dealing with bad tenants is an issue all landlords will eventually face. Lets share some war stories . . . :pissed:

Guys I need some advice. I am under contract for a 4plex. CoC (taking into account vacancy/cap ex and maintenance) is 16%. It is a class B or C. Schools are 9 and 10s.  One out of the 4 units is being renovated and we...