Michael Bier
Finding renters in November
Hello Everyone, My name is Mike and i have been reader on the site off and on for about a year. i am inthe process of finishing a rehab on a property that I will be renting out. It is my first rental property and was ...
Elan Adler
My experience buying a turnkey cash flowing (kinda) turnkey rental outside Huntsville
It’s 2024, and you hear it all the time now: “You can’t buy turnkey, cash-flowing properties anymore.” With the COVID-era surge in home prices, rapid increases in mortgage rates, and rents not keeping pace, it really ...
Joshua D.
500k Net worth in 5 years (I'm 30 today!!!)
Well I'm old now :( turned 30 today, As I look back over the past 5 years I am grateful for the success that has happened in my life and wanted to share a word of encouragement for those who are just getting started...
Will Wu
Is this seller playing games with me?
I recently engaged in a negotiation to buy a portfolio of rental apartments from a seller whom just inherited these properties from her late father. The properties were off market. I contacted her to discuss if she mi...
Jay Hinrichs
the worm has turned
now that the honey moon period is over IE post GFC 08 to 2011 melt down and RE has start to balance out.. back to what was in my day a normal market IE deals had to be gotten not just plucked off the treeswhat are ...
Martin S.
Where is the strongest rental market in Metro Detroit?
Hello everyone, this is an amazing site, I learned a ton here and I hope you can help me with my dilemma today... My dad will be moving to SE Michigan (Metro Detroit). He wants to buy a duplex so he can live in one u...
Sarah Miller
Potential Tenants - Real doozies!
Ok, I have 2 applicants right now for one of my properties. Neither is ideal but I haven't straight up decided to deny either one yet. Rent is $650/mo. Here they are:1. 40-something year old mom and 18 year old son...
Cody Hall
Starting out questions
My names Cody, I’m 20 years old and I plan on getting into real estate. I’d like to start with a duplex on an FHA loan. I will live in one side since it's an FHA. I’ve been snooping on this website for years and now I...
Dan Miles
I am becoming unmotivated....
Just trying to do this whole thing making less than $50,000 in my day job. I cant find realtors that want to work with me because i can only buy something super cheap. Nothing to buy within 20min. of where i live. ...
Mark Turner
Evaluating an RV Park
Hi, looking for a way to evaluate an RV Park? I am familiar with evaluating SFR and MFR as I own those. Ideally, I'd like a primer (tool) to help with the financials. I want to physically look at locations, gather ...