Tim Jones
Successfully Purchased 2nd House using Rent by the Room
(I just posted this as my first blog, but it's my first success story also)StrategyRent by the Room (RBTR) allows me to maximize the rental income from a home, while still having long-term tenants on leases. Instead o...
Mattie Covatch
How long does it take you to rent a Room? How to get more inquiries for Feb. 1?
I have a nice house that's cheap and better than nearby rentals. Rent is comparable to nearby rooms for rent. Actually, it's a little cheaper than many.
I don't include photos on craigslist yet, instead e-mailing th...
Ryan Cleary
$3,300 to paint 1,500 sqft? (Ohio)
Just got a bid presented to me by my property manager from a contractor of $14k for tenant turnover, incoming rent for the unit is $800... I know the unit well and it's not in bad shape. Some of the items are totall...
Jack Saunders
Due Diligence is a scam
I am not sure if all stayed require due diligence money but I think it's just a scam. I have waisted money just to do inspections on as is properties. Yes it's better than buying a money pit but it's adding up. Is...
Joe S.
Buying a house with a non-paying renter. How should I proceed?
I’m buying a house in a couple of days and there is a renter in it that hasn’t paid their rent for the last month according to the seller. The renter went on a month-to-month lease over a year ago. Should I get the ...
Brent Rieman
Prospective tenant checks all boxes but has bad credit
Looking for advice on a potential tenant. Ran application through rentredi. No criminal or evictions. Has been in same rental for 9 years. Moving b/c landlord is selling duplex and she has always wanted to live in...
Aaron Wyssmann
Do you get pissed about no-shows for property viewings then use this tip.
When I got my first couple rental homes I set up a time to meet them over at the property. Not only did it take so much time but I would get so pissed when I had no shows. I could even call them while I was at the p...
Jonathan Arehart
Turnkey Real Estate: Negative Memphis Invest Review (LONG)
TLDR: Over the course of a 3-year relationship with Memphis Invest, I had multiple negative interactions and moved my portfolio to a different PM.
I am in the Air Force and move every 2-3 years. I’ve always been inte...
Megan Arzt
Tenants moving out early....do I return their deposit.
I have tenants who just signed a year lease as of March 1st. Now they bought a house and are moving out after only 3 months. I specifically state in my lease in bold that "if the lease is broken for any reason (this...
Matt Shamus
How to get a 13% cash on cash return in Stockton
@Billy L. and several others have asked me why I like the Stockton market, so I figured I'd share my perspective on the market and an example of how I achieve a 13% cash on cash return. I'd love to hear your thoughts....