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Johnny Utah asked me in a couple of other thread how I got started in RE investing, and I love talking about myself so here is a short (or short for me, you know I'm long winded) version.
I was living in the SF Bay A...
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I would like to hear what other landlords use for locks. I was recently told about a lock that can be used on multiple properties but the landlord/owner can get in all with just one key. Anybody out there using any sp...
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I have a potential tenant who is a CEO of a small company so he has high income but I found 6 collections account when check his credit report. Many of the collection account has a small balance. He could easily pay o...
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I have applicants that wish to rent one of my units, their parents/in laws will be living with them for 2-3 months. Parents have visa and are not United States citizens because of this the applicants are requesting p...
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Looking for some advice. I’m about two weeks away from closing on a 6-Plex and the seller just notified me that his live in manager/maintenance guy threatened to put a construction lien on the property. They have no w...
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View reportI've found a foreclosure in an area that is booming and I believe there will be a lot of interest in this property because of it. This is listed at $51k but comps in the area are valued at $150k. For rental...
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I found this multifamily in Indianapolis, C class neighborhood. They are asking for 1.5 million and a deposit of 25% down. We are going to first offer seller financing and go from there. I am working my network of pre...
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I was talking to a friend of mine who has been renting apartments for about 10 years. his advice to me was just clean the apartment really well
everything is commercial grade carpet and builder grade fixtures and cou...
Hi all,
I bought a duplex for $60k back in May with the goal being to make a cash flow stream, but since the market here is hot this year I've decided to see if I can't sell it. I put it on the market about 3...
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Hello all,
I am a police officer in Miami Florida and I grow weary. I am considering taking an early retirement ( 16 years of service) and rolling over my retirement into a self directed IRA to invest in RE. ...