Chet Hingle
Return on Investment - What's a minimum?
If I spend 50k on a rental, and I want to do absolutely nothing to earn profit, what is the bare minimum annual % return I should expect. I thought it was 10%. Opinions welcomed.
Julie Kern
First Deal: SFR or Student Rental?? - Brainstorming
We have a contract on our first deal as of today (see http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/1548... for details).Our original plan was to rent this out as a SFR. But over the last 24 hours, I started wonderin...
Bradley Smotherman
Started 2015 by Spending $15k on Marketing
Maybe it was the Mai Tai's in Maui...But I decided 2015 was the year to really put everything into my real estate deals. I figured it was a good idea to start direct mail so I told my friend Michael Quarles what my go...
Robert Vorhies
I just found out that my tenet has 2 cats.
So I just found out that my tenant has 2 cats. He has been here for about 4 years.What should I do?I have in my agreement that there are are no pets and he would inform me if he has one.What should I charge him?Pet re...
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Feedback desired on plan
Wow! That is what I first thought when I started reading this forum a couple of weeks ago. Such an incredible wealth of knowledge and people willing to share their expertise and opinions!
My fella and I are wanti...
Jimmy H.
Investing in War Zones
You hear alot about avoiding "war zones". Investing in low income is not some peoples cup of tea, but some people do focus their strategy in such areas. My issue is that even these low income investors, along with eve...
Jean Joseph
HELP WITH NEW TENANT!
Hello guys!Please help!I have a new tenant w/ children who relocated in the area for a job promotion. From the day she moved in she's been complaining about the smallest things(its been 2weeks); one blind missing roll...
Luke Johnston
Negotiating Realtor Commission?
Hello,
I'm working with a buyer's agent to make offers on properties. I'm making an offer on one SFH for about $170,000. We're also making an offer on a 4-plex for over $500,000.
Given that the 4-plex is more t...
Dana Holland
Help - First time landlord dealing with high maintenance tenants
We rented our house out for the first time ever starting last November. The tenants seemed good on paper and wanted to sign an 18 month lease which we thought was great to have it rented for so long. We had a water ...
Eric Fernwood
What’s keeping people from pulling the trigger?
I think fear is what keeps many people from starting. I'm in the process of creating a guide to help people better overcome their fears. Below are what I think are the most common fears.
Don’t know where to start...