Elizabeth Pharis
Learned about Fannie Mae too late
Unfortunately we didn't fall under the category of "deal fell through at the last minute." Ours went through. Long story short, we found a house on Coldwell Banker. Drove 4 hours to look at the property....twice. ...
Ryan Fortier
3% return on equity - should I sell or hold?
I need advice on whether I should continue to hold onto my investment property or sell and "buy up".Here is the scenario. I own a condo in Brooklyn, NY, which I purchased at the end of 2008 for 940k. Today it is wort...
Paul Jamgotch
Forced (early) Retirement... What to do
Hi All,
I've been lurking here for a while. Finally a post: My company has been bought out and I am facing a lay-off from a narrow field with no competitor to move to in my area. I'd like to stick it out in West Mich...
Sarah Jones
2 names on deed , 1 on mortgage possible?
Im trying to buy a house with my boyfriend, I have a job and will qualify for the loan but i do not have enough downpayment. He will provide the rest of the down payment. We are doing it as a 50/50 deal.
1. I am get...
Kim Adkins
My tenant wont pay rent, violated the lease. I cant afford to go to court and evict her
Tenant wont pay rent,always a different excuse.Now she moved a dog in against the no pets agreement.I cant afford to go to court to evict her.Is it illegal to move in with her?
Jay Hinrichs
Case shiller Number 1 performing market Portland Oregon
well for all you stat's folks Portland tops the list this go around.It is very robust market here.. as we tend to get the over flow from CA. and lag behind CA about 12 to 18 months... One of my new home projects I am ...
Steven May
How Much Are You Putting Away For Retirement Vs. Investing
As a millennial and recent college grad and wanting to begin building a portfolio of properties while working a full time job, a question I constantly find myself contemplating is how to plan for an early retirement a...
Rosaria Pipitone
What to look for in a good tenant
I’m really excited to rent the upstairs apartment to my new duplex. I just posted my rental on Zillow and have several viewings scheduled. Anyone have advise or tips on how to further screen tenants prior to the viewi...
Matt M.
My tenant annoyed I’m working and making noise
Morning all.. so here it is, 9:15am on a Sunday, I’m drywalling the kitchen of a half double I own and am rehabbing. I own the other half also. I waited until 8:45 to start working. My tenant in the other half just te...
John Nachtigall
National Renters Rights Plan
This forum is not to be used for politics. However this proposed plan is squarely about landlords and renters. So without saying anything about the candidate I thought we could discuss the plan and some of the mor...