Jonathan C.
Tried 'Wholetailing'. Didn't Work.
Wanted to post my experience in trying to 'wholetail' a property last month in case it's helpful for others. Also ask for any tips from people who have done this successfully.So wholetailing is when you buy a beat up...
Kenneth Preston
too much of a good thing!
My wife and I have fixed up a foreclosure home to rent. Higher end finishes, at a moderate price, to attract the best renters. We posted to craigslist, at 9pm. By 4:30 am, we had 10 responses. OK, it's craigslist, so ...
Jeremy Jackson
Considering getting my RE agent license in Kentucky...need advice
I will be in Korea for the next 9 months on military assignment. I'm seriously considering completing the pre-license course work. When I finish this assignment I'll be back in TX for a few years, retire, then move ...
Account Closed
Most common ways thieves break into a house under rehab?
Hello everyone,I just got a call from my contractor some thieves broke into my rehab and they stole some copper from the main line in the basement. What are some suggestions/security measures you take to prevent this ...
Matt R.
Offering improvements when new lease includes a rent increase?
Hello all!I have a SFR that I first rented out nearly two years ago. The same tenants have been there the whole time, and their lease renewal is coming up. They already told me they want to renew; we just need to si...
Scott Eakes
Turning a primary residence into a rental
Is it possible to buy a house with a low down payment conventional mortgage, live in it for a few years then buy another home(primary residence) and keep the original as a rental?I understand a investment property mor...
Jorrin Crow
Quickest way to start house hacking with little to no credit
I’m 19 I’ve been wanting to house hack for awhile now so I started building my credit as soon as I could I make a little north of 25k annually at the job I have now. I’m currently pursuing a higher income job however ...
Thomas Welch
"House Hacking" in NYC
Hey everyone! Been reading the book, "Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads" by Larry Loftis,and the idea of house hacking a multi-family as a starting point for real-estate investing soundsreally awesome! The ...
Ryan Bourque
Starting Out With Existing Debt
Hello all. New here from Phoenix, AZ. I am new to the game and have been reading / listening / absorbing as much information I can about beginning a journey in real estate investing. Before truly moving onto that jour...
Adam F.
Can I caulk over grout?
The grout in my shower wall corners and where the tile meets the bathtub is cracking or completely missing in some areas. Can I just caulk over this, or do I really need to remove the grout first?