When I got my first couple rental homes I set up a time to meet them over at the property.  Not only did it take so much time but I would get so pissed when I had no shows.  I could even call them while I was at the p...

Ok, I sorta lied, but I got your attention ;-)Although this story is full of bruises, blood, sweat, tears and bad decisions, I still consider it somewhat successful... may not be the best investment ROI-wise, but coul...

I have heard you can accomplish this with a Trust. But how do you make a trust? Now considering I get an REO under contract and plan on wholesaling it and at what point of the transaction do you make it? Before lockin...

I may be the only one with these property management issues but it seems to be a recurring theme.

I've owned 4 rental units in a particular farm area. Almost without fail every single property management company I've...

Hey guys,
I've reached out previously on some reno related questions on what was up to this point a smooth process.Recap: I'm buying a 2 family in Guttenberg with an existing Section 8 tenant that was presented as mo...

To those who have read my other post regarding this gentleman, here is a bit more elaboration. To preface this synopsis, though, let's be clear that many many mistakes were made on all our (investors') end, so for ...

Some of you might have heard of the term Infinite Banking before.  There are the naysayers like Suzy Orman or Dave Ramsey but it is a viable strategy for real estate investing.  The strategy is simple, using a whole l...

I am an overseas investor, looking for a good city to invest in rental properties.
I want to start with a small investment (50K+-) and I heard about Dayton, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan.
I will really appreciate opini...

Here is the story short. Rented single family home in March and the tenant was late in payment in May (which I gave her grace period and first time late fee waiver) and again she was late in June but said that she pai...

This is my first rental property I am managing myself.  I have had one before but had a PM.  In this case, the rental is next door so my tenant is also my next door neighbor.  I am finding it complicates the relations...