David C.
SDIRA experience - is it really worth the hype?
I have been looking opening a SDIRA. I have read/heard many tout the overall benefits and flexibility of using an SDIRA, but when I looked into it a little more, the SDIRA seemed to lose its luster with several restr...
Cathy S.
Garage Conversion into ADU... tenants' stuff in my garage
I am planning to start construction on my garage ADU next month (already pushed back many times due to Covid, getting permit issued, among other things). I have told my tenants that I was planning on converting the ga...
William Richard Arens
Buying Parent's House to Save the Farm (House Hack)
Hi all,
I am a 26 yr old prospective real estate investor. I currently make about 65k-70k/yr at my W2 and have run a small mowing company for the last 7 years which makes me another 12k/yr. 2 years ago I discovered b...
Jess White
Turns out, the 401k is not a scam.
Something I used to believe whole heartedly, several years ago was that the 401k is a scam. Tons of books on Real Estate preach that to the masses, which can unfortunately be terrible advice for those in the middle. B...
Ryan Sawyer
Inspections as a landlord
We have a property that we are using a management company for the rental. They are telling me that I cannot go into the property since they are managing it. They said if we want an inspection they have to do it. It h...
Daniel Judge
Rookie Refinance Crossroads (BRRRR)
Hello, I'm looking to get some expert opinion/advice for a situation I'm considering on my first BRRRR deal.
Background: I have a duplex in a gentrifying Columbus, OH neighborhood. Doing the BRRRR model and nearing t...
Account Closed
Stashing Cash away
I've got a question for all my debt-free investors. My strategy I'm employing is buy and hold rentals purchased with all cash. I've got my entity set up and have already begun contributing cash to accumulate to buy ...
Josh Pass
One rat found in house, what do I do?
I just rented my first rental home 3 days ago. They found a rat in the house and freaked out bad. What do I have to do as a landlord? Like legally? I obviously don't want a rat in there. The tenants are acting its th...
Victoria Winters
Pets? What is the big deal? Are we missing opportunities with pet restrictions?
It seems that everyone has an opinion about whether to rent to people with pets. How effective is it to require additional monthly rent for a pet? Can anyone tell me if charging a pet deposit or additional monthly ...
Kerry M.
HELP
We signed up for way more renovations than we thought.
Our total is 60K so far in repairs, 75K on credit card with 15K in cash in bank account (borrowed from credit cards.) The first unit is not rentable yet, alth...