Mattie Covatch
Should Landlords ever provide Internet?
I have one tenant who's been here a long time, before I started not officially including internet. Now I say "I sometimes share mine with people as a courtesy, but it's not included-- if the person makes my internet ...
DeWitt Gibson
Fannie Mae tightens lending standards on Investment Homes
We have been discussing this at my office all day. I don't know much as this point, but here's what I know: "Fannie Mae is tightening the underwriting criteria for second homes and investment properties, the governmen...
JT Spangler
How to secure a property when it's not yet for sale
So, I bought a house from a nice older couple. It was their mother's house, and they live next door. The two lots are totally fenced in together with no fence between them, and in total they're 1 acre (I have 0.6, and...
Joe P.
"A year+ of progress...or maybe not." Deal Analysis after 1 Year
Thought this would be fun to expose some of the financials and situations of my current rental.I purchased a duplex in Gloucester City, NJ in July 2018; I've had it now for over a year.Here are the initial numbers:Pur...
Steven Mellul
Bank note purchase vs dil vs cash for keys
Hello all, I am new to the forum and I've been very interested in many of your insightful comments. I would really like some help with my current situation which is both complex and unnerving.
This particular...
Cory Kohut
My experiene with Brian Gibbons and his REI Skills coaching program.
First:I was a student of Brians for about 30 days before quitting the program.There were a few reasons I quit but one of the main reasons was I no longer had any trust in Brian Gibbons and the things he said he was...
Jack Halley
how does dodd-frank act affect note investing and seller carry back
I've been considering getting into note investing but was told to avoid it because of the dodd-frank act could be a big problem. What is this act and why is it a problem for note investors?
Jan Kutrzeba
Gut or sell my SFR that has constant maintenance issues?
Hi BP,I need your advice on whether I should get rid of my problematic out of state SFR rental property or take a loan to gut it.It’s a 120-year old 4br 1ba SFR in a not-so-good part of Allentown, PA - very typical to...
Derek Fike
Honest Discussion on STRs
Hey Everyone,I know that there has been quite a bit of conflict as to whether an STR can be profitable or not, so I figured that coming to this community for perspective would be best. I keep hearing that STRs are dea...
Rich Weese
obama says we're doing great! Why don't I feel all warm and fuzzy then?
Obama sounded almost giddy on how well the country is doing. The stated unemployment rate only ROSE to 9.9%. HOORAY! (however, when you include EVERYTHING in that category, it is 17.4%, almpost a record high)He says t...