Hello to everyone,So this may sound a bit like a pity party on my part, it may be just a bit in reality but it's not intended. First, I feel getting into this real-estate arena is bigger than me and when I really thin...

So I finally got my courage up to jump into real estate, got my pre-approval done. Found a nice house that I was about to make an offer on to start house hacking, and then life came around and gave me a sucker punch t...

I've been sending out some letters looking for properties.  I received a call from the daughter of one of the people I've mailed. Her father opened my letter and set it aside (but luckily didn't throw it away!) and he...

I am considering raising rent. 3 important details I am considering:1) Currently, rent is below market valueProperty is located in a desirable area in South Florida. I gave her lower rent than any other properties in ...

Well this is my very first post! I'm learning as much as possible about real estate, as I'd like to get involved as soon as possible. While all my buddies are buying sports cars, I'm saving everything as a down paymen...

Hey all, Long time reader, first time poster. I have somewhat of a strange situation. I bought my 4-plex two years ago and when I did I inherited a tenant that was on a housing voucher, but not section 8 they say. Eve...

I was wondering if there was someone who has insight into how you can essentially become the "bank" for Pre-forclosure homes?  How the  process works, what all is involved, and the pros and cons? Or, if you just want ...

What if you have a couple looking to rent and one of them meets your screening requirements but the other one doesn't? Do they both have to meet all the requirements? And specifically for income, do they?

This is my financial situation:30k incomeRental property (I own):4k monthly rent1.5k/mo PITIWant to buy:350k-400k property4k monthly rentI've used online calculators (for what they're worth) and they say I qualify. Al...

I have someone wanting to purchase one of our houses and they have a previous foreclosure. Can any of the mortgage experts on here tell me if it's realistic that they get financing? Here's their situation...

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