Hi BP!I am renting out my condo and in an effort to be competitive I priced my unit at $1850/mo. I have since received 3 really good applicants from people that I would happily rent to. Is there any way to claw back a...

So my tenants trashed one of my rentals and moved out. Carpets were soaked in pet urine and engine oil. Countertops were damaged. Fist sized holes in every room. Doors ripped out of the wall and left the house full of...

So if anybody is looking for a super easy way to lose money here's my suggestion. Buy a property in the South side of Chicago and wait.
With enough time, the tenants will stop paying rent, destroy the place, and then...

I am trying to buy a SFH to rent out. I am running into a problem where residential lenders don't want to let me take title into an LLC (even though I would personally guarantee the loan.)OK.So I talked to some commer...

I have decided to open a self-directed IRA to invest in rental property. I was wondering if anyone could recommend an IRA custodian that I could use. I'd like one that is easy to work with and has reasonable fees...

Im thinking about skipping college altogether, I have good grades Im just sick of school and want to see the $$$$$. I dont really have a great plan though I was kinda hoping someone had any advice... I would argue t...

I live in California. I am a fairly new investor. I purchased a couple of rentals end of last year in Ohio. Love my realtor. She is an investor and has 20 rentals all in the sub 30k market. She has a crew, which inclu...

Met with attorney last night to discuss issues re: first investment. One item was forming an LLC, which attorney said he could do for a bit less that $1000. Today, met with banker (Wells Fargo), and during the co...

My name is William Alston.
People mostly call me Mr. Bill.
Why is too long for this post.

I'm in Sacramento, CA just watching the melt down... er ummm recession... I mean depression.... or riots maybe..

I am just...

We've used a property management company to handle our D/FW 3/2/2 SFR for the last three years. (It was formerly our personal residence and this has been our first experience as landlords.) I am not completely happ...