Corey Dutton
What’s Going On Behind the Scenes at the Banks?
There is so much speculation among realtors, lenders, and real estate investors about the “shadow inventory.” I wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes at the banks with regard to releasing inventory? Does any...
Sawyer Smith
Scariest objects found in a property.
This past week when checking on something in the attic of one of our active rehabs, our handyman gave us a call explaining how he had found some pretty disturbing items. When he had been in there a month prior, the pl...
Brad E.
What I am I doing wrong? Can't get it rented.
Hey BP - I am having some trouble getting my first property rented and I would love to have some feedback from the community to see what I should be doing differently.Property details:2 Bd/ 1 bath duplexLight rehab pe...
Canesha Edwards
Where’s the Bubble?
Hello everyone- Please keep in mind- that this post is of my opinion only, based on my knowledge of the US economy and real estate markets. Now, this discussion about a bubble and a crash in the real estate market has...
Account Closed
Late payers, regulars, slow rolling every month
Earlier this year we took management of our properties back, so we are now self owned and operated. We have found that many tenants do not take the late fees or notices seriously, many want a payment arrangement each ...
Mauricio Hernández
Short sale pocket listing. Fraud?
Hi I am new to this site and I'm in need of advice. I have been contacted by an agent letting me know of two of her shortsale listing that she guarantee the owners will take my offer. I went to see the houses and s...
Jered Sturm
I bought a Freddie Mac OO first look house now Kroger wants to buy it (can I sell legally)
My wife and I just bought a Freddie mac home steps house during the owner occupied period. We closed last thursday. I needed about 3 weeks to paint and do some work to the house before moving in, so we have not yet mo...
Maxim Khanin
Obligation to test for mold - no evidence?
I have been renting out the top floor of a condo for 6 years now (different tenants over the years). Had a new tenant move in 5 months ago. This is in Virginia.
Today I get an email from her telling me that she's bee...
Daniel Carman
My 10 year journey to purchase my first 24 unit apartment complex
Short Story: Refinanced 5 single family units into a 24 unit complex.Back Story: Purchased my primary house(105K) thru auction with a very friendly but very real loan thru my parents(70K), I was originally looking at ...
Nancy P.
Tenant has blocked our numbers....next move?
Couple moved into our very small condo (550 sf but nicely finished and nice area.) Male had a felony which he explained and we decided to allow in. They promptly broke up---far too small when one is working at home....