Aaron Mikottis
Those Who Self Manage: Are You Present for Repairs?
Hi all,I recently got started in the game with a two-flat in a quiet neighborhood in Joliet, IL. I currently self manage.Next weekend, some contractors are going to be replacing the windows in the upstairs unit. If th...
Christian Allen
Investing in a city with poor fundamentals
As I begin to look for a second buy and hold rental property in Providence, RI , I have begun to look more closely into the fundamentals of the city for growth and future rental increases. The city is known for havin...
Liz Ridgway
Shifting from W2 career to Full Time RE
I recently left my career in hotel event planning and group sales because I decided that if I am going to be spending 60-80 hours/week working, I would rather put those efforts towards something that will yield better...
Chris G.
Trouble Renting Out Student Apartments
Just moved up positions in a small locally owned property management company. We manage around 120 properties and about 25 of those being in Gainesville a popular college town. Most of the properties there are 4b4b or...
Adrian Buck
Lakewood/Tacoma, WA 1st deal help
My question is primarily directed toward those who are familiar with or who invest in the south Sound area around JBLM. I'm looking to buy my first buy and hold rental, but only have $15k to get started. I've noticed ...
Keith Soyka
Feeling helpless and out at sea
So my landlord rented half a unit on the 3rd floor to me over a year ago. Her father was the already existing tenant, only quirk was that she expected rent weekly. Over the last year her father has moved out and she's...
Michael Orlando
Newbie investor in need of advice: Rent or Lease Option??
Hello everyone!My name is Michael and I'm a 24 year old graduate from The Ohio State University with a passion for entrepreneurship. I currently work as a project lead for a quickly growing startup in the Cleveland, O...
Pete Pernal
How much of an advantage is it to be able to get VA loans?
I’m thinking of going into the military for reasons unrelated to real estate, was wondering what the benefits on being able to get VA loans are to real estate investors.
Tyler Blackwell
BRRR--no rehab--on Fourplex! and the $100k letter...
Last week we closed on our first BRRR multifamily property! We've employed the strategy a few times now, but never on a multi-unit property. In our tight market (Olympia, WA), it's so rare to find a deal anymore, espe...
Rob Roy
Adding a Closing Costs Clause - Thoughts??
In my recent search to buy a new primary residence in an out-of-state market, I wanted to apply what I think to be a great addition to the offer contract. I heard it from Keith Weinhold on his Get Rich Education Podc...