Mina G.
What neighborhoods should I buy & hold in south east Florida?
Hello, I live in New Jersey and I'm looking to buy properties in south east Florida for a buy and hold strategy. I go to Florida 3-4 times a year. I usually visit Fort Lauderdale and Miami. So I'm not familiar with an...
Andrew Wilson
Derelict Foreclosed House - advice
I took a drive around the area I live today (Driving for Dollars) and stumbled onto a property that caught my eye. It has evidently sitting empty and looks extremely run-down. I did some research and found that it wa...
TJ McDonald
Looking for advice on handling tenant while out of the country
Hello everyone, I recently bought my first investment property and my first tenants move in today. They seem like great people and I'm very excited. However, I am leaving the country soon for a week long vacation and ...
Jenny Duclair
Realtor Advice
I asked my realtor for comps for a multiunit I plan to owner occupy, buying with VA loan, and he said I dont need to worry about the value of the 4plex when the rents are more than enough to pay the mortgage. That doe...
Gayle Eisner
Rentals for Retirement income?
I currently own 4 rental properties (one is a duplex) and was long-term thinking about retirement options. Anyone done any research on using rental income as retirement income? I am concerned about rental management...
Russell Andrews
Opportunities in Ocala Fla??
I am interested in buying and holding a multifamily property in the Ocala FL area. Does anyone know anything about that Market?
Jack B.
Hardwood flooring: does this look like normal wear and tear?
After 2 years and 8 months?Before pictures (note in there is a reflection of light in some of the first 3 before pics).After (note the areas that need complete refinishing...
Eric L.
EPA makes it illegal to be a handyman - Seriously
I'm surprised I haven't seen this posted yet. I just came across this last night.
In April it will be illegal to work on your own house. Anyone doing work on properties built before 1978 have to n...
Carlos O.
Finding it difficult to get home insurance estimates
Hello everyone,I just wanted to share some of the difficulties I am encountering in obtaining home insurance estimates. I've e-mailed about 10 different insurance agents last Sunday and only 1 got back to me. She prom...
Vonetta Booker
Undisclosed underground oil tank!
…and so the fun begins. :-/I just had a formal inspection done today on what’s supposed to be my first rehab, a Fannie Mae REO.Lo & behold, the inspector found evidence of a buried oil tank underneath the deck (th...