Marisa R.
What is the income want to achieve for FINANCIAL FREEDOM
I am sure everyone has a different view on this topic and of course it's dependent on what your needs are.Some perhaps will want an overseas trip every year, wining and dining every week, some toys along the way and...
Nancy Roth
Should I kick them out?
A 3/1 townhouse I own in Baltimore was trashed by a Section 8 tenant who moved out at the end of 2016. I spent more than I expected getting it back in shape. Then had difficulty renting it for several months, for vari...
John Brooks
Should you buy a home for yourself first, or a rental unit first?
I recently purchased my first home for myself and my family to move into. I thought it was a good start because I could gain equity and use it to my advantage later. I also got tired of paying someone else to live in ...
Sarah Buchanan
What can we legally ask in screening a felon? (sex offender)
I had a potential tenant contact me and ask if I accept felons. I have read that it's illegal (discrimination) to flat out say "no felons" so I asked what the crime was. He said "sex offender, 16 years ago when I wa...
James Masotti
Flooring for Rental
I know this question has been asked a number of times...but I'm really struggling on this for some reason...and am looking for those of you more experienced to help me make some sense of this.The new rental I'm schedu...
Josh Thomas
Fire Time Landlord: Would You Rent to These Tenants?
Hello All,I just received applications for our first tenants ever. They have passed all of our screens (criminal, credit, etc) and in general, I feel good about it. But there are some quirks:• It is 4 people total. A ...
Brian Bradley
Asset Protection for Real Estate Investors
Hello BP members and investors. I am an Asset Protection Attorney specifically for Real Estate Investors. I see lots of questions on this topic about how to structure your companies and protect your investments, but n...
Roshan K.
How many of you are financially free?
How many people are financially free on here? For those of you who are, do you still work or are you "retired" and living off the cash flow? If you are financially free, which method did you use to acquire it? (ie buy...
CJ M.
Gutsiest thing you did starting out in REI?
What was the "gutsiest" thing you did to finally take the plunge into REI? For me, I unexpectedly lost my job last year and decided to go all-in by investing over 100% of my savings into my first BRRRR. The purchase w...
Mike Gennaro
How do I sell a mobile home via rent to own and remain compliant with Dodd Frank?
We would like to sell a mobile home via rent to own and remain compliant with Dodd Frank. We purchased the unit for $8500 in a park. I've posted it for sale on craigslist as follows and would appreciate suggestions fo...