These days almost everywhere in the country, rental properties (Especially MFR) are in fierce competition. Slashing monthly rent, offering 1st month free and other incentive becoming more and more frequent. One of the...

We have a 1968ish trailer that will be rented out soon. It had a very old oil furnace that we threw out. What type of heat would you guys recommend for a trailer? The house has 4" of insulation in the attic that...

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I am new to this website and looking for help. I am interested in the real estate business but not familiar with the field at all.
My original thought was to do the whole "flip" thing....not sure how that work...

Hey guys - I did a search for topics in Portland and Eugene and it was mostly introduction threads, so hopefully I am not repeating any old topics. I have developed some interest in that part of the country (outside o...

I am new to this and have my first SFR college rental under contract. I am now seriously considering walking from this deal!
Here is the situation:
I made my offer June 2 and it took them 4 days to respond to my off...

Hi Columbus investors. Anyone in the group running their properties as fully furnished mid-term rentals (outside of traveling nurse programs)? I recently received an inquiry about one of my properties from summer inte...

I have several people that are more like acquaintances than close friends. For the folks that I know well, I have taken the luncheon approach to chat about private money. However for these acquaintance prospects, I...

I'm a college student rental landlord and I owned several properties and never had any problems for years.BUT!!  It was my mistake being a soft hearted person; last Sept I accepted a "mom" who claimed she supporting h...

While inspecting a house today I found this The tenant I was speaking with of course said that it was his roommates and not his.  He said, "he's had a couple party with some girls over."  I bet he has.Needless to say ...

Hoping to get some advice on fellow BP members.I’m planning to rent out a unit for a family of 4. Mom, 2 sons of working age and a 17 yo daughter in school. The combined monthly income for the mom and the 2 sons are a...