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We just had a fire at a tri-plex. Occurred in an occupied unit with no one home in that unit (no one hurt), fire has investigated and they believe they know the cause, but are not 100% certain. It does not appear th...
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Hi everyone. I am looking to begin my real estate journey. As with many things in life, the scariest step is the first one. My plan for my first rental is to purchase a house for my brother who will be a freshman in c...
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I have a tenant who's overdue on rent. To date they only owe April rent, but this has been an ongoing problem since the fall, when I purchased this property. Their previous overdue rent was covered by RAFT (they've ac...
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I have a possible tenant with a 638 credit score and a bankruptcy filed in 2014. She is 59 and has good rental history. She has a disabled husband and is an adult foster care worker. She has a 45 year old mentally dis...
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Charlotte, North Carolina, is not just a thriving city with a booming economy; it's also a goldmine for real estate investors seeking maximum cash flow. With a growing population, a diverse economy, and a vibrant hous...
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I am in the process of exploring financing options for my first deal and I came across the idea of government down payment assistance grants.
From what I read, these grants can be used to cover the down payment on a ...
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Hello,I'll try to be brief....We just bought a new house and have rented out our old one. However, in the process we came up against DTI issues. We had to provide a signed lease and proof that the 1st months rent wa...
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I have a 4plex built in the 1950's. The bathrooms have that vintage pink and black tile. There is also a window in the shower. I was wondering what inexpensive updates everyone has done and what kind of increase in re...
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I have heard of people using pre-paid legal services. How good is it and how good are they with real estate. I need a lawyer to review contracts in different states, plus possibly assist me in setting up a LLC, which ...
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Hi BP world today I found a bank owned 1 BR 1 Bath 700sqft in excellent condition with a Low hoa of 30 dollars monthly and at awesome price i'm a cash buyer investor and would like to add this to my portfolio but i h...