Katherine Roberts
Renting to travel nurses
Hi,
How much more work is it to rent to travel nurses than doing a long term rental? I found a nice looking property. The current owner rents to travel nurses (currently vacant for the first time in a year). The numb...
Donna Salmiery
Is there benefit to buying turn-key property?
I am a newbie and am wondering if there is any money to be made in buying a property that is in excellent condition and renting it? I keep hearing that the money is made in the buying, and the properties I have in min...
Dylan Gomez
Inherited a property and remodeled it now its ready to sell
I inherited two homes, both were paid off one was livable, and I now live in it, the other was a rental in TERRIBLE condition. When I spoke with a real estate professional, she said the home would probably sell for ar...
John Thedford
You Can't Get Blood Out Of A Turnip??
Dummy me. Waiting WAY too long to put my foot down on a delinquent tenant. Got caught up in school, etc. On Wed June 21 she stated she had mailed the rent. As of Saturday, June 24, no rent received. On Sunday I held a...
Chris Svendsen
Would you live in one of your rentals?
Ok, just a off topic question but who would live in any of their rentals as it sits right now if needed too without a choice of which one it is? Why or why not?Reason I ask is curiousity and also my situation. When ...
Tim Lyons
Should "war zone" neighborhoods be avoided for first rental?
I know how horrible it could be dealing with deadbeat tennants, crime, vandalism, evictions, collecting rent, etc.BUT, when $30K buys the whole house, it seems like there could still be opportunites to cashflow, and y...
Kyle Nieman
Real Estate Advice (Beginner)
Hello,I am newer to real estate investing and would like some feedback on a current situation I am stuck in. I am really getting close to purchasing a home in the next 7-9 months, but do not know the best way to appr...
Bryce Y.
What color should I paint these counter tops?
I am thinking something dark to match the floor, like a charcoal color. Any other thoughts to improve the look of this kitchen? This is a rental, so I'm not looking to spend a lot of money. Perhaps change...
Barbara Riley
Lender dismissed foreclosure
I found an abandoned bi-level in a nice neighborhood that appears to be in good condition. Mail carrier said it's been unoccupied "for years." Someone is cutting the grass. Taxes are paid. It sold in 2005 for 142,900....
Georgee Gilbert
Commercial Real Estate Purchase
What's the best advice you can give to a newbie when it comes to purchasing your first commercial property?