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I bought my first investment an up-down duplex in Des Moines 7 months ago and was going to live in the bottom unit and rent out the top unit after a complete renovation. Work has since moved me out of state but while ...
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I have my first eviction in Milwaukee and was hoping to get some insight on what to expectPrevious tenant vacated 12/1 New tenant moved in 12/20 - paid Dec prorated rent and a depositTenant paid January rentMid Januar...
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I'm trying to understand why so many people stay away from investing in Michigan? There are homes everywhere for 30k. I realize there is no appreciation, but the cash flow seems great. $700-$900 a month in rent for...
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I have been receiving a lot of interest in some of my rental mobile homes from Hispanic people that have recently moved to the U.S. from various Latin American countries (Central America and Mexico mostly). Most of t...
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I placed 3 offers in the last month in California, one of them over asking price. Lost all 3 to cash buyers. I'm offering 20-25% down and have an excellent crredit rating. What's a body to do?
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When researching applicants I review county court records. I've recently had several applicants with eviction cases that were dismissed without prejudice.Our policy is to not rent to anyone that has ever been served ...
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