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Hello,I am a certified newbie that has been spending lots of time trying to grow my knowledge and network on all things real estate investing. My spouse and I have targeted that we want our first deal to be a house-ha...
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Today I looked at a 6 unit property. I like it alot but who cares what I think or like, especially if I never purchased a mutlifamily property before. I learned that the numbers matter the most. Please give me your...
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🔨 Below are some methods I have used to help tenant proof rental properties I have in Omaha, Nebraska. Of course the number 1 way to tenant proof your property is to screen applicants thoroughly. However what are some...
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We rented out our house for three years, using the services of a local property manager. It wasn't disclosed to us until near the end of the lease that the tenant was late 25 times, and no late fee was ever collec...
Hi BP,I am getting ready to close on my first 8 unit apt complex. I would love any and all advice as to what to do now in order to make this a seamless transition. For example, I've read many say they send a letter wi...
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On Friday, the next door neighbor to one of my rentals in Trenton, NJ called me to let me know he had water in his basement, could hear water running in the house, and that he hadn't seen my tenants in over a week. Tu...
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I have a prospective tenant apply who seems a great fit and is a friend of a friend. I recently found out he is a smoker. I did not even think to ask but instead saw him smoke. I was all ready to rent to him.
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I have 13 properties. I don't know if it's everyone being home quarantined or what, but it seems like everything is breaking. Water heaters, septic stuff, and the random phone call for a cow being in the back yard. An...
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Day in the life- Constructing a New Facility location
23 June 2020, 08:39 We are starting our 8th and final storage location. I will try to give an update as we go through construction. Although this will be instruct...
Hello Everyone,This is going to be a little lengthy....I'm a new landlord, and these are my first tenants. They live in an apartment above my garage. The lower half is not insulated, and the HVAC system is old but fun...