Mike Higgins
Buyer Agency Agreements
Do most of you work only if you have this agreement or are you also willing to just work with someone as a customer? It always seems like a tricky thing to bring up (being new) and didn't know if there were any tips ...
Ozzy Smith
How I got an extra $100 per month for nothing
If you are involved in the buy and hold strategy of real estate the number 1 thing we all look for is the bottom line. How much money do I spend versus how much money comes in each month. This is the measuring stick...
Nicholas Varner
Frauds and who they target
Interesting article in the New York Times about "Real Estate Shell Companies Scheme to Defraud Owners Out of Their Homes". The story details Shell Companies that target desperate, poor sellers in neighborhoods in Broo...
Andrew Cross
Late Payments
We just bought our first rental earlier this year and I'm have some issues with the tenant. Not too serious, she and her kids keep the house clean and haven't caused any damage, but her payments are almost always lat...
Marcus Auerbach
security deposit deduction for damaged quartz counter tops
My lease option tenant decided that the home was not for her and moved out. She left the home in decent shape, normal wear and tear of a family with dog and kids and after a day of cleaning it was ready to go on the m...
Kenny Dahill
My first investment property!
It's taken almost a year but this Friday I finally close on my first investment property in Tempe, AZ!
I'll be using the BRRRR method as I look to take 6-8 weeks to rehab the entire home on my own. I've been gearing ...
Ari B.
Which contract should contain rent credit language?
Searched the lease option forum but was unable to find this answer...user error I'm sure. Should language pertaining to a rent credit be included in the lease or the option? I plan to credit $100 to the T/B for each ...
Debo Ijiwola
how to determine a good neighborhood to invest in
Does anyone have general tips on how to determine a good neighborhood to invest in? I have a budget of under $40K and looking for my 1st deal. It appears that many of the properties that I'm finding within this range ...
Ashly B.
What to do with partially finished, walk up attic?
Yesterday one of our tenants notified us she'd be moving mid-July. The unit is a large second floor 1 bedroom and is the only unit that has access to the attic. The attic has stairs going up and is approximately 500 s...
Steve S.
Unauthorized pet
I have a tenant who said they would like to have a German Shepard. I agreed and they paid the non refundable pet deposit of $300. I did a drive by and saw that there is not one , but 2 dogs! Do I call him out and make...