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Why doesn't everybody buy instead of rent?
Hello everyone! I am currently a new real estate agent as well as an aspiring investor. In about 2-3 month I will have about 14-16k to invest in my first property. Now I am going to invest in a price point of abou...
Bob Malecki
Are fractionalized deed of trusts allowed in Washington state?
As I recall WA does not allow fractionalized deed of trusts for real estate, but a friend of mine actually participated in one as a lender on a 4-plex investment in Seattle. The borrowers stopped paying him so he want...
Nathan Gesner
Funniest excuse for not paying rent?
Share your funniest excuse for why the Tenant failed to pay rent!
David Arney
Stock Watch: May Portfolio Update
Alright, so it's been another month and I would like to chat a bit about the portfolio I prepared back in the middle of March.
This was two months ago, I felt pretty strongly that the market had bottomed out or was v...
Tarcizio Goncalves
Questions from a soon to be new landlord
Hi everyone,I am getting ready to close on my first owner occupied 2 family. This will be my first time dealing with tenants. I was wondering if people can help me out. Because the tenants on the second floor have a l...
Isaac Yoshimori
Anyone Buying Hotels?
Aloha,My Name is Isaac Yoshimori. I'm from the Island of Kauai in Hawaii, and I'm new to real estate investing.My background is in Engineering, Electrical and Communications.Was in Management for many years and retir...
Jordan M.
Pottstown, PA Feedback
I submitted this yesterday but I think I may have posted in the wrong forum so here is my second attempt....After a long hiatus I am finally back in the market for my first investment property. I have been pre-approve...
Philip Bourdon
Only Bathroom is in Basement - Still Worth a Try?
Almost a year ago, when I was considering wholesaling, I drove through Pittsburgh neighborhoods and would send out yellow post cards to owners of empty houses.
I changed my mind about wholesaling, but a lady called ...
Patrick Chiles
Are you willing to help the homeless?
There is a program under HUD (Emergency Solutions Grant Program) that provides money and incentives to property owners to rent their properties to people who are currently experiencing homelessness. And within this p...
Christine Swaidan
Retaliatory Actions and Evictions
Not really asking for advice here but did want to share a recent situation. Newer tenant who signed a non-smoking agreement when he moved in was smoking pot. Another tenant complained of the smell. I gave newer tenant...