I'm needing to take over management of my rental, and I'm wondering how those of you who manage remotely handle packages, for example, for supplies, equipment, etc. Do you have some kind of drop box, or do you just sh...

 This week I have started the adventure of selling the second short term rental house that we have listed as a turnkey investment. We are selling this house furnished, and managed, with reservations in place. We took ...

Hi Everyone,I need some guidance or tips or any ideas in regards to an appraisal that did not come in as expected during a cash out refi. I have done several in the past and most I have been satisfied with the outcome...

I have a single family home that I used a property management to place a tenant 2 years ago.I've decided to part ways with the PM but the tenants want to sign another year long lease. I'm in the process of writing up ...

I just purchased a house as a part of a package.  The bad house has a bad tenant with no lease, she's impossible to reach, and a ton of people are living in the house.  The house is in disrepair too.  I don't have key...

I wanted to thank all the posters and feedback to discussions that i have absorbed over the past 18 months.  i would not have ventured into this without this website and the communities discussions (and what a mistake...

I have a seller that owes too much on his loan for a SFR-rental (in Chicago, IL) that brings in $1500 monthly via Section 8. The problem is he bought in the RE boom in 2008 and owes too much. He does however have a 40...

Hi all! My husband and I are about to finish our 2nd door property and are going to be placing our first long-term tenant. Currently we have one STR and this will be our first long term. We are seeking advise and opin...

To preface, i wholeheartedly believe in having cash reserves for surprises.  I'm just looking for opinions.  That said... I'm sure there is some debate around this (like everything else), but i recently met with a loc...

I have been a landlord for a few years, but as a side job. As such, getting refinance loans was no problem because of my full time employment.  I am now a consultant, and because I don't have a full year with proven i...