People love "life hacks." A life hack is a simple strategy/process/tool/trick for improving your life in an unconventional way. For example: So... I am writing a post about "Landord Hacks" - it's the little things tha...

Hi all!
This is my first time posting (other than the obligatory intro post) and I'm just wondering, is it worth it?
I have been studying and listening to the podcasts for a long time and finally convinced my husban...

All,After doing some research on becoming a real estate agent, getting feedback and taking the preliminary exam courses, I stumbled upon a troubling number. "80%-90% of new agents quit or fail within the 1st year." I ...

Situation: I've got this deal I'm working on where a shortsale was initiated by the current owner. The sales price ($37,000) was approved by the lender and we made an offer for $35,000 that was accepted. I got the...

Hi All,I have my first showing tomorrow for a vacant apartment, and it's a group showing. My question is with regards to application fees. If I get a bunch of people who apply (fingers crossed!), I assume some might...

New landlord question.  Just listed my first SFR "rental by owner".  I have prepared the home to show well and listed it near the top of the market rate range.Within 24 hours, I have 10+ interested parties.  While thi...

this is the letter i send absentee owners . tell me what you think:

I've been doing some driving for dollars and I've gathered a decent list of properties I'm interested in with owner's names. I'm really trying to dig up some deals in this tough market. I'm embarking on my first direc...