Patrick F.
Are out of state property managers worth it?
Hi all, I’m coming close to buying my first rental as an out of state STR. I have been in contact with a local property manager who charges 18% to manage the listings on their accounts (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc), take care o...
Eileen N.
Section 8: Tenant having loud "Overnight Guests" , Report them?
Argg!! Hate living in Section 8 low income housing, so many problems, but since I'm poor, Guess I have to suck up to it.
Since last week, I have a problem with my neighbor (who are also a tenant on section 8 housing ...
Madheshwaran R.
Seeking advice on New condo for STR
Hi, I've been searching for an investment property in Branson and other areas. However, I couldn't find one that offers a good return in terms of cap rate and cash-on-cash (CoC) — the prices of homes are very high. I'...
Dorraine S.
Newbie Property Manager from LaGrange, Georgia
Hello, all. I've worked as a court reporter for the past seven years, but being that I live in what I call "Podunkville," small-town living, there is not enough court reporting work available in my neck of the woods ...
Jacob Beg
Habitual Late Paying tenant! To evict or put up?
Hi All- I have a tenant who habitually pays late. In fact, she has started to pay in arrears. To give some background, she has been renting for over three years now. She was not the most qualified tenant at the time b...
Klint Ruud
Inherited $150k..... NOW what??
A friend of mine recently gave me a call a few days ago seeking advice. He recently inherited $150k and wanted to start investing in real estate. Naturally, I told him to first go learn anything and everything he coul...
Grayson Schiller
Airbnb in Chicago- Is it legal/ worth it?
Who here is working the short-term rental market in Chicago? I am a Chicago native, working in development for the last six years. I’d like to expand my investment portfolio into STRS, but it’s been challenging to get...
Frank C.
conversation with realtor about Park City condo
I took my family to Park City for a ski trip this year shortly after I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad. The condo we stayed in was great. It seemed very well managed. I have been thinking about buying a rental property the...
Just Don
Refinish pine floors or install 'Pergo" or laminate?
I am at odds with the guy helping me reno my reno. He says just buy carpet. He hasnt run rentals to see what happens to rental carpet. I am so tired of replacing carpet. Going to wood floor,,,they can buy a area c...
Jamal L.
Deal or No Deal? it cash flows, Right?????!!!!!!!!!!!
Owner is selling because she is up in age and wants to retire. Sale Price $25,000Closing cost $2,000Total Acquisition $27,000It is currently occupied with tenant. Tenant exceeds...