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Erich Henson Had house fire. Board up company did work without my permission.
4 March 2020 | 18 replies

I'm looking for a little advice.  I received a bill for $1000 after a house fire on one of my rental properties.  The company says they boarded up my house because the fire department called them after the fire.  I ne...

Account Closed Burned on foreclosure purchase
23 May 2016 | 77 replies

I was wondering if there is any investors who would be willing to share a horror story on a foreclosure they bought only to find they got more than they bargained for.To get the ball rolling he is one of mine.The stor...

Jolene Perry Moving to FL in 2 years, buy house now and rent?
26 April 2014 | 17 replies

My husband and I live in Iowa and plan to move to FL. in 2 years when his son graduates. I am thinking that with real estate still low down there it might make sense to buy house now and rent it out for 2 years? Ho...

Brandon Turner Help Needed!! Tips for Selling Your House - (What is YOUR tip?)
24 September 2013 | 31 replies

Hey everyone,

I'm working on a blog post, called (tentatively)

"100 Tips for Selling Your House Faster, Easier, and For More Money."

I think I have like 6 ideas... so I have a ways to go. Can anyone offer their ...

Kenneth LaVoie Too much equity being a lure for a lawsuit
2 January 2019 | 20 replies

I often hear that it's important to keep your properties heavily mortgaged to keep the equity down, so that you don't look "juicy" for  a lawsuit. (assuming there's a reason for being sued in the first place) I cannot...

Jennifer Moraski Switch to self management of STR?
11 November 2022 | 40 replies

I own a single Cabin in a vacation town in WA state that I use as a family vacation home and STR. When I first bought it 5 years ago I lived 2 hours away, had never owned an STR before and worked full time so it made ...

Jesse Patterson Wholesaling is too easy!
13 June 2019 | 24 replies

I just got done reading the book titled "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne. It has changed my life, mind, and made me realize why and how all the events in my life have happened.I am going out today driving for dollars. I W...

Account Closed Turnkey - Why Flip to Investors?
5 July 2015 | 36 replies

At a recent investor club meeting, a group of investors raised the question - why do Turnkey Companies "flip" their properties primarily to investors as opposed to owner occupants? One person responded, "because the m...

Justin Case First Tenants moving out - Keeping most of the deposit & nervous about it
19 March 2010 | 17 replies

My first tenants are moving out and I am keeping all but $65 of the $1300 deposit.

I itemized everything per LT law and sent a letter with original receipts.

They are arguing already it was not received by today th...