We had put in a cash offer on a house in Gainesville, TX. The listing price was $99k, we offered $95k. The bright side of the property was there was two potential rental income sources. There was a main house built in...

How many improvements should you make? Do you need a property manager? How do you find good tenants?So you have decided to invest in residential rentals! Whether you’re keeping your day job and want passive income ...

I posted once before about ending a relationship and buying her out. 
So, we had a duplex in Naples end up with no tenants. Both flaked out and disappeared overnight. I contacted my ex and suggested we spend $50K eac...

I am learning how to analyze deals but almost all of the properties that I analyze have a negative cash flow. At this point I am starting to think that I must be doing something wrong. Three of my reports are linked b...

If the job of the wholesaler is to broker the deal between seller and buyer, couldn't the buyer find the same deal and save the assignment fee?What special skill does wholesalers have?Is there rule of thumb for wholes...

Hi Folks,I just wanted to take a minute and introduce myself. My name is Laura and I currently live in Eureka, Ca, but am working on moving back to the Springfield area this summer. I have been a lurker on BP for the ...

Rent is $750+$50 with pet #1- married couple, she makes $17k per year, he is unemployed.  However, they tell me they get an additional $30k annually in August and $900 from a lawsuit, but no documentation to support i...

Heads up,
This isn't official, just something I've observed. Thieves, especially those of the copper thief variety, are using addresses posted on "houses for rent" on Craigslist to target houses. Don't put the addre...

It seems easier for a professional inspector to find the problems with an apartment building than a mechanic inspecting a car, since so many vehicle systems are sealed. At the same time, there is some risk of missing ...

I'm interested in how people are having success in  increasing the margins that they make on rentals. I manage my own properties and I'm looking for some tips and tricks to do that more efficiently.