John Lampertius
Tenant changes dead-bolt lock...
Hello All,I have a current tenant who changed the dead-bolt lock without my permission. I found this out last weekend when cleaning out an extra storage area in the (condo) basement.I am planning to sell the place an...
Rashad S.
It's so hard finding wholesale deals in Atlanta
I just wanted to share my frustrations on trying to find houses to flip in Atlanta. It seems like they are all gone, or we just aren't in the know. I'm an investment Realtor. I know of deals, but am always searchin...
Carrie K.
Legalize it? (informal second units)
I'm looking to move into a duplex or triplex. In my price range, I keep seeing "single-family homes" with basements or garages that just so happen to have kitchens, bathrooms, and separate entrances.
My first inclina...
Account Closed
How does new tax plan affect REI?
So the new tax plan was finally unveiled and I noticed it curtails deductions for business interest, but there are "special rules" for real estate and small business. Can anyone confirm....are we still going to be a...
Gary John
New member and avid podcast fan from San Diego
My name is Gary and I live in San Diego, CA with my wife and children. I own a neighborhood lounge/nightclub, the Air Conditioned Lounge, and my wife is the owner of a day spa, the Rockefeller Center.How did I discov...
Pat Jackson
Considering buying my first deal on the courthouse steps
I apologize if this should have started in the general discussion.I live in Reno, NV but grew up in Missouri. A house in a nearby town to my hometown is about to be auctioned off on the courthouse steps (literally). ...
Kim Parker
Entering rental w/o tenant?
HI all, thank you in advance for your wisdom and experience! My husband and I are new to investing in real estate. We have an SFH rented to a nice couple. There’s an issue with the oven and since we are new owners I m...
Jessica Lascase
Best areas to invest in MA for newbie investors
Hi everyone!
I currently live in Attleboro, MA (bought a 2BR condo in 2019) and was curious about how to find the best markets to invest in as a newbie here in MA. My plan is to occupy the property as well so I am lo...
Nik Moushon
To get a security deposit or not?
I've read and listened to several stories of landlords just forgoing the traditional security deposit altogether. They claim the hassle and potential legal troubles are just not worth it to them. As a new landlord, th...
Uri E.
Rental application fee
Do you charge a rental application fee? If yes, then:1. How do you determine the $$ fee? ... is it per family, per adult, other?2. What do you include with the fee? (e.g. background check, credit report, etc.)3. How ...