Jacob Prelle
Getting a loan without a job
My wife and I are learning a lot about investment properties and are planning on purchasing our first this year. We are currently renting, have about 60K in the bank, and we both want to retire in about 10 years. She ...
David Zhang
Looking for a CPA in Chicago
Hey guys! I'm on the verge of selling my first Fix and Flip property in February, and will be pursuing a House Hack in the Logan Square/Avondale area during the first half of the year. SInce the Tax ramifications of t...
Jorge Garifuna
Other munies in STL besides Berkeley applying 30% rental limit?
Hello all,I went to Berkeley City Hall today to apply for an occupancy inspection for one of my rental properties located in Berkeley, MO. The lady at the finance office gave me a copy of ordinance number 4320, bill n...
Michael Zagorsky
Renewing lease on late-paying tenant? Increase Security Deposit?
We have a townhouse that rents for $1,100/mo in Birmingham. Professionally managed. We live out of state. Signed new tenant in July of last year always paid on time. Beginning in Jan of the tenant started to get 15...
Kyle Grimm
How to "Tenant Proof" Your Rentals! Share Your Tips!
Hey everyone, so I was working on my duplex today asking myself what all could be done to "Tenant Proof" my rentals. Share your tips and tricks! I happened to be installing shelving today and I like to stay away fro...
Lane Babin
Must-ask questions for first meeting with CPA
I'm preparing to open an LLC so that I can dive into REI. As part of this preparation, I am meeting with local CPAs to introduce myself and interview them for a potential fit for assisting me with tax related items. ...
Account Closed
Michael Blank Deal Analyzer
Hello everyone , I am using the Michael blank deal analyzer to evaluate multi family properties in NC,TX,GA,SC,UT,TN,AL. I use the LRO to get snapshots of each market and the snapshot gives me Occupancy %,Effective Re...
Max Hutchinson
Advice on tenants heating in apartment
Hello, new to investing here! I am currently house hacking a duplex, I’ve had a tenant of about a year in a half now. He paid two months rent in full, last month and haven’t seen him since. It’s cold where I live and ...
Shaun Kiernan
Tenant Sourcing and Application Fees
I'm looking for direction on how to go about charging application fees. We've been bogged down with many inquires via Zillow rental manager, and about 85% of the inquirers are underqualified. What is the best way to g...
Nick Aalerud
Biddeford Maine - Property Management Referrals?
Hey folks!We're buying a portfolio in Biddeford Maine, and are looking for referrals to property managers in the area... preferably ones you've worked with! Who was great, who wasn't? We are an experienced investor ...