Mick Regan
Paying off mortgage or increase principal payments?
I have 7 rental properties and have accrued cash in the bank. Should I pay off the mortgage in a lump sum and put that extra income into paying off principals of others or just pay more on all of the principals and no...
Scott Thompson
Achieving 1% in North Dallas
Hi all,I'm looking at getting my first property and cash flow is my priority right now, not appreciation. So, using the 1% rule as a guideline it seems that really targeting low cost condos is the way to go. I can fin...
Jonathan G.
Seller wants to shut off utilities, still have not closed...
I just got a call from my realtor letting me know that the listing agent is asking if we need the utilities on anymore. They would like to shut down the utilities since inspection is done and she is saying that they ...
Brian Langstrom
Removing a partner from the Deal
I posted once before about ending a relationship and buying her out.
So, we had a duplex in Naples end up with no tenants. Both flaked out and disappeared overnight. I contacted my ex and suggested we spend $50K eac...
Noah Dexter Leslie
5 year blue print from Newbie
So, being financially free in 5 years has been in my head for awhile. I’m 21 and being 26 and able to quit doing HVAC full time and have rentals and so much more freedom sounds amazing and it’s what fuels me. I have a...
Jennifer McElliott
Criminals as a protected class
An updated article for landlords out there on criminals who have served their time becoming a protected class:http://cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/doj-wa... these are for felonies or misdemeanors other than tr...
Jefferson Harmon
Are real estate programs worth the cost?
In your opinion, are paid mentorship programs worth it? I have seen lots of these so called gurus on many of my social media feeds. Are they worth buying into? Can you get all of the information they provide by doing ...
Tamera McKenzie
My First Investment - Oklahoma City
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $77,000
Cash invested: $13,000
2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage, 720 sq ft built in 1949
What made you inte...
George Smith
Quality of contractors estimate
I realize that there are many more important aspects of completing due dilligence(referrals, background check, etc.) but how much weight does the appearance of the actual estimate they hand you carry in choosing a con...
Antonio Bodley
Does it make sense?
Does it make sense to go over board decorating or should I say "add value" to a home you never intend to sell? I know of a certain someone who goes too far with decorations to the inside and outside of the house. Mos...