This week, one of the huge fires in California is close to my rental properties, which are a few hours' drive from my home. I was visiting my rentals last week; the sky was ugly with smoke, and everything was blankete...

Do you mind answering a few questions?  I understand that not all investors have the same criteria.  Since I've experienced all types of investors, I want to see if there is a majority or if I'm just an odd ball encou...

This might sound like a strange question, but I plan to use my personal cell phone to take applicant phone calls for the LLC (which I currently do for properties that I own in my name). The bill is in my own name, of ...

Someone I know (31 y/o) was just turned away from a rental property because she hasn't established enough credit in her adult life.Background: This woman comes from a lot of money. Her father has done very well, and f...

Hello Friends!I am very interesting in purchasing a small cabin up in Big Bear.  I would like to use it personally only a couple times a year and rent it out as a vacation rental the rest of the year.  I would like to...

We have billed our tenants through Quick Books for several years.  In August I unwittingly took on a "Professional Tenant" who is making my life a nightmare.His September rent was 21 days late.  He insisted his paymen...

Hello guys! I am a 34 year old woman in Ohio pending a divorce and will have about $100k to start over and rebuild when the dust is settled in a few months. I've dabbled in several investment types with limited succes...

Hi everyone! So, I'm hoping to start my wholesale campaign in Lexington Kentucky at the beginning of October. I have decided to buy a list and do a direct mail campaign. I am reading J. Scott's book on estimating reha...

Hey Guys-Let me know your thoughts.  7 units, all one beds.  In good overall shape,  lots of hardwoods.  All separate heating systems installed in 2014.  Parking for each unit and building is in a very good area.  Pri...

Hi I am a new real estate investor in West Des Moines, just bought my first buy and hold house. Going with the BRRRR strategy. Looking to relocate to Chicagoland area. Trying to house hack in a multi family fixer uppe...