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recently moved to NJ and my 1st post, but i will put my heart out :).
i have some experience being landlord, but now i am looking to build, my new home. nothing fancy and dont worry, not asking for price/sq. ...
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I was speaking with a Realtor who specializes in land contracts. He said I should put 20 percent down so I can hold the deed. My question is it necessary or can I put down less and still control the property? Thanks
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I spoke to my very first mortgage broker today (referred by a friend) and as soon as we got on the phone I was immediately bombarded with questions about my situation while any question I had about our relationship wa...
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Need help on evaluating 8 unit complex in fort worth,tx. All units leased at $500 a month, which owner says low rents and will raise.Building was built in 1970 and doesn't look like any improvements have never been do...
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…and so the fun begins. :-/I just had a formal inspection done today on what’s supposed to be my first rehab, a Fannie Mae REO.Lo & behold, the inspector found evidence of a buried oil tank underneath the deck (th...
Hi Everyone,So we recently rented out one of our rentals and the tenant moved in on 8/1. Before they moved in they handed the August rent and non refundable pet deposit to the management company on 7/31. When I went t...
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I'm not sure what's going on. Typically for my 2-unit buildings the quarterly water bill is around $40. Both apartments are 2 bedrooms and fully occupied for this price.Last year, I dealt with a huge leak because of a...
So this is an idea that my wife and I have been bouncing around for the last couple of months. We are new to investing and looking for some rental properties. Preferably we would like to start out with short term/Airb...
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Tenant lives in a 2bed/1bath apartment. She was given two weeks to clean the place. She removed a lot of stuff, but this is the end result.She is very nice, pays like clockwork, communicates well, and never fusses. Wo...
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If there is not something in the HOA bylaws against short term rentals is it safe to do a short term rental in that subdivision or I should I called the HOA and ask? I’ve known one particular HOA where the person tha...