I just finished my 2013 numbers and am once again amazed at the validity of the 50% rule. Here are my numbers for the past several years. The number of units is the average units held throughout the year. To be cle...

Hi all,I know we all talk about how important is to save money. My husband has been challenging me about saving money and he tells me that’s where the ultimate freedom comes from by being a able to live in very little...

 I received this text from the past tenant:
"I lost my job today but if you need that money more than me then you can shove it up your f-ing ass..."
Can use this as a refusal by the tenant for the security deposit?
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Good morning everyone,
I am looking for a new fridge for my resident.
I don't want to spend over $1300, but I my budget is from $600-$1300 and I don't want to buy an expensive fridge too here if the residents 
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Is there a limit on how much you all would spend on a duplex? For example if I get one for 45k getting $1100 in rent is it worth it? What are your cash flow requirements and what is your stop number for investments? T...

I have had a problems with this tenet since day one. I live in the building. The tenet lives in the basement unit. Fist of all he stoled some of my tools. After that I caught him wearing some of my cloths that went mi...

I closed my first rental property couple of days ago. It needs cosmetic work and bathroom touch ups. My general contractor gave a bid without itemized estimations and asking for 50% of the bid to start the job.
Shoul...

I am new to Real Estate Investment. Recently, bought a house in Auction that have everything still there, clothes, furniture, shoes, photos on wall and dressers, food in kitchen, vacuums, and all personal items. Its a...

I have a young couple wanting to rent  a 2/1 for 1325.00 a month They have good jobs and the income is more than necessary to qualify . But their credit is 466 and 501 . They are in their mid 20's . Everything else lo...

I'm in the process of turning over a property. What brands do you guys prefer for dependability and servicing in a rental? I'm looking for input specifically on:*Shower mixer valves (serviceability is big with this on...