Blake C.
Gas Stove Okay for Rental?
I have lower middle class rentals in Texas (rents around $900 for 3 Bedrooms). I am wondering if anyone has found that it is smart to convert gas stoves in old homes to electric. It seems that electric is easier to...
Heather C.
Why the 50% rule is so important....
I know a lot of people come on here seeking advice about rental deals they have and many of them don't hold up to the 50% rule. I will admit I guilty of justifying the deal in my head even when it didn't make true se...
Daniel Miller
estimating rent and deposit
I'm going to be renting out a 3BR/3Bath, 1977 sqft house in San Jose, CA. I got an estimate of rent on the house from Zillow.com, which did not allow for the solar panels or my inclusion of the gardener. Even so, I ...
Timothy W.
Global W...wait where's the Warming?
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88520025
I love this....classic:
"Some 3,000 scientific robots that are plying the ocean have sent home a puzzling message. These diving instruments suggest that ...
Ian S.
Mold issue in house, abated rent, tenant still threatening to sue
Hi, we’re looking for some advice on how to deal with a tenant who is threatening to sue us over a mold issue in a rental home we own.The issue first came up in October, whereupon our property manager immediately abat...
Aaron K.
New Member Introduction
Hey Everyone,I’m Aaron Korson. I’m an immigration attorney based out of Chicago. I currently own one rental, but I’m looking to gain some knowledge to buy more homes and gain cash flowing properties.I’m just starting ...
Account Closed
California Analysis Paralysis
As I'm sure many investors in California can relate, I'm at a roadblock with wanting to buy property here because of the prices. For a few months I've just been trying to determine what I want to do in RE and I love c...
Pedro Leal
Is it illegal?
So I have a tenant who hasn't payed rent for two months. I could evict her but, it's a long process. Do I have the right to take away the appliances I own in that apartment,from her? To make her life more complicated....
Brandon Smeltzer
Lock box code to stranger
I just called an owner about a property that I'd like to see in a couple of days. He said he had some other properties to show but he said he would give me the code to the lock box so I can check it out. My wife is wo...
Ryan Moore
Property Management Fee Structure
Hi, I'm closing on a multi-family 4-plex in Phoenix and I'm starting to research property management companies. I've noticed that some charge a flat rate vs taking a percentage of the total rental income. The flat r...