Is it best to seek out private money lenders in the area which the property is located? I've been told that it's best to try and connect with private lenders in the area of the potential property for tangible reasons....

Last week I attended the CCIM 101 training offered in Austin.  The course was really much better than I expected for it to be and it brought back memories of grad school and discussions of capital accumulation.  It ha...

How much should you give a seller for "Option Consideration"? Some legal sources state that it takes only $1.Some guru's say you don't need any money and some say they give the seller $100.What do you give the seller ...

We have applicants who seem like the perfect tenants but can't move in for two months, or another applicant who is only grade B- (based solely on income, otherwise they check out fine) who can move in right away. Both...

What is your favorite property management tool? Looking for something that will be beneficial for a handful of single family rentals. I want to be as paperless and seamless as possible. Thanks in advance.

Holy cow!  How long does it take to get a non-paying tenant out in PA?  I bought an occupied property and the tenant has been fighting their eviction for over a year now.  I have an attorney and everything.  Finally d...

Hi All,
*WARNING - Long Post Incoming - Will be breaking it up*
So this is a long time coming... I had been waiting to write this once my property was stabilized and refinanced but decided against it as I've been ...

I just wanted to kinda of give some feedback about what things have been like for me starting out. I have to let others who are starting out to just take things with a grain of salt. I have been yelled at, hung up on,...

Hey guys,
Question, I want to get a HELOC. I’ve checked into my Credit Union and Primary bank. The CU offered me $200k, interest only or principle and interest payments. First year a rate of 5.24% and after that it’s...

I am likely to be gifted a very small SFH in a small city in a rural area, 2/1, 780 sqft with a large garage/outbuilding. Population is roughly 60,000 in a 10-mile radius with a similar community next to it, 30-minute...