I am living in Grand Rapids, Michigan and am interested in investing locally. I have yet to do a deal because I am nervous to pull the trigger when I consider the current housing market. In Grand Rapids, houses go on ...

For those of you doing new construction, do you use an architect or a drafts person for your your designs? When you start the design, do you know the style you want or does the architect make those decisions? What do ...

What is your formula for making an offer?
Do you have a specific minimum for ROI?
What factors do you consider to determine your offer?

As a newbie, I expect that I would attempt to buy a property below market value,...

Hey everyone,

I am looking to maybe get into the multi-family game here in North Texas. What is the best way to find good properties in the area? I have been looking on LoopNet and have seen a few, but being new I ...

For those that still invest in Connecticut, which towns are best for rental investment income?  I have heard of some ideas in speaking with several realtors, but since they have something to sell, I wanted to get the ...

In a technology driven world the self check out/self service model is growing rapidly. This is the same in the rental property world. More and more companies are pushing the self showing lock box so there potential te...

Do you place your tenant screening criteria on the application or advertisement?  I have the income requirement on the application now, but I'm curious if other PMs list things such as minimum credit score, eviction-f...

Meeting with a seller tomorrow based on Michael Quarles' advice on marketing to 65 and over with equity.

Home worth $450-500K as it sits now.

Owner bought in 1988 so nearly paid off.

Took $125K lo...

How are you fellow landlords currently using today's technology to collect tenant's monthly rent?  I proposed years ago to my tenant to do an electronic funds transfer from his bank to mine.  But he didn't want to and...

I served my tenant a notice to quit and she is very upset and sent me a nasty text said I humiliated her in front of her kids and neighbors…. She already owed me $4300.  She pretty much refuses to move in 14 days unle...