Hey everyone,
As 2024 comes to a close, I wanted to share my experience managing a 3-flat in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago during my first year as a landlord. It’s been a wild ride—full of challenges, lesson...

I’m in the process of buying my first duplex to house hack. I plan to buy more income properties in the future and it seems like it’s the best idea to start a LLC after discussing with my accountant. Is there is namin...

I just purchased a duplex about 3 months ago and recently had the lower tenant move out because I raised rent higher than she could afford.  That said the new people moved in and they are demanding that I test the pro...

Hey, Everyone!       I'm excited to join the forums. I've been reading posts for a couple months now as well as listening to different podcasts, and I wanted to join in now that I have started my market methods and co...

I have a duplex in West Philadelphia's University City area. The property is all electric, no gas. I am having a challenge with one of my units. It is about 1500 sqft, 3stories, 3br, 2ba and being heated by an electri...

I've been approached about the possibility of investing in a real estate start up.  It is being founded by two multifamily real estate executives who also dabble in residential real estate. They are planning to start ...

Hi everyone, I am contemplating asset protection strategies for my California and Memphis properties and a real estate guru says to hold the California properties in land trusts owned by a Wyoming LLC.  This WY LLC wo...

This is not my first time finding out that a property I had UC had too many deferred conditions. But it's the first time I'm not getting my earnest money back.The sellers accused me of acting in bad faith. However, th...

BP,Have acquired my first property February of 2018.  Recently got a soft appraisal from my realtor and banker who told me they feel comfortable that I can get $50K out of the home to use on a new property.  I'm in Ta...

I said it years ago and I'll say it again: Hawaii is not a good place to invest in short-term rentals. They claim it has to do with the housing crisis, but I suspect they're being pushed by the hotels and resorts.I vi...