Steve Hodgdon
How to lose $20k on a Non Performing Ohio Loan
All we ever hear is the good news. Brokers and gurus promoting 25%+ returns. Promises of quick turn arounds. No sweat, no strain.Many times that’s true. I’ve built a portfolio of performing loans that more than pays m...
Thomas O'Donnell
Adding Value to a House-Hack
Hello all! I'm currently looking to house-hack in Columbus, OH and was wondering if anyone has had experience doing a value add while using an FHA loan. I know there is a 203k addition to this loan, but I've heard it ...
Debbie Mayerson
Would You Recommend: A Turnkey Property Company for OOS REI?
Has anyone had a great experience with a Turnkey property company? How so? What has your experience been? How has it helped you accomplish your financial goals? If so, which company?
Andrea Coulter
Cash For Keys is NEVER the right decision!
I am a small landlord in Upstate New York. I have a tenant that has not paid me since December of 2019. In 3 Days it will be 13 months that she has not paid and yet my state will not let me evict her for possibly anot...
John Ed
To wait or to waaaaait...that is the question!
I've been strongly considering getting a rental property. Duplex perhaps? I'm still interested but my interest is fading. I'm all about waiting until there's "blood in the streets" but with Govco. dropping the hammer ...
Shangke Zhang
Should I sell or rent it and use HELOC to get my second property
Hi, I am located in Southern Utah. Recently, with some life updates, I have considered upgrading to a bigger place. Right now, I own a 3 bed 2.5 bath townhouse with equity of around 149K. If I rent it out as a whole u...
James Wachob
Out of State Investing Checklist
There are a lot of moving parts when purchasing a rental property. A good real estate professional who is familiar with the area will be able to help you navigate through this list. Why did I create this list? A few...
Paul Winka
Which parties have a right to see a HUD settlement statement?
When a home is sold, and I am the lender (I do private lending), do I have the right to get the HUD settlement statement?
Adam M.
Unusual Tenant Issue-- What would you do?
Howdy BP,Right so this is a bit of a long one but I will try to keep it brief! We have been very fortunate in our RE careers to not have any serious issues with tenants at our properties. That being said, we have now ...
Jayde Brown
Landlord claims damage; tenant claims wear and tear..
My question is in regards to wear and tear; specifically, plumbing below the floorboards and inside the walls on a 20-year-old rental cottage. If there is leak not readily noticeable, as in occurring inside the bathro...