Ok so I try applying for vendor credit with ULINE and Office Depot and hit a wall. ULINE told me that I need to place at least 6 orders with them before they would consider opening a Net30 account and even then, no gu...

First: security deposits do NOT belong to the landlord. They are exactly as stated: security deposit.They MUST be housed in a FL financial institution per FL statute. They cannot be co-mingled.Now, your tenant left "d...

I have a solid rental portfolio of houses here in Austin, but the cashflow is minimal compared to what I can get in multi-family or in the mid west. additionally, I'm looking at purchasing non-performing notes and tur...

Just wondering whether people typically use Quickbooks (or other accounting software) just to track rental property income & expenses, or the whole shebang such as:- Down payment/closing costs- Assets - the proper...

Hi,I am leasing out a college house to some engineering students and they want to pay the full year rent up front. Let's assume I agree and accept the full rent amount - I will get essentially large lump sum into my a...

The company who purchased requires the payments via check (at least for the first one), but it's now been 3 weeks and my check still hasn't been deposited. I called and confirmed with my original mortgage company befo...

Fellow Illinois landlords and property managers,A year ago I rented a home to two individuals who met most but not all of my minimum requirements.  In order to mitigate risk, I asked that they provide 3 months of secu...

I am a real estate investor in Columbus, Ohio. I am determined to put in more time into my game to be able to leave behind the rat race. I am looking to partner with other investors and learn in the process. As the s...

I'm a financial advisor with Westshore Financial Group in Tampa and am interested in flipping real estate.........any helpful resources / introductions welcomed! -Steve

Hey BP,In your opinion and from past experiences what is the best way to set up a partnerships and agreements to buy rental properties SFR and Apartments with others? Looking to do a bunch over the next few months and...