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Expertise
I can answer basic beginner questions like "How do I get started buying my 1st rental property" and "What to look for when taking an application on a tennant." "Here`s what capital I have to work with -- what are my options?"
Experience in the area
I started purchasing rental properties in 1995 with my husband, part-time, while working a full time job. We started with very little seed money. One year we purchased 11 single family units. Recently we bought 5 properties in 2 months. We purchased our 1st small apartment building in 2004. I am now managing our units and doing property investing and management full time.
Publications
My Husband and I have written a book for the new real estate investor, "Weekend Warrior's Guide to Real Estate Investing", published by Tate Publishing. Can be purchased from TatePublishing.com or Amazon.com. Have been published in Real Profits by Carlton Sheets and Discount Buyer's Association monthly magazine.
What do you like about this subject?
I love looking at houses. The new, the old, the good, bad and the ugly. There are limitless ways to get creative and do a deal. If you want to be in this business -- there's a way! Go for it!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
We are building our own real estate seminar training course and began giving presentations in early 2006. We sell private coaching. (Email for more information.) Check out our new book "The Weekend Warrior's Guide to Real Estate." Our goal with our rental properties is keeping tenants longer, collecting rents timely and easier and at the same t
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
You can invest your own IRA or 401K money into real estate. In some cases the gain is absolutely tax free! Really!
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
The horror stories that you hear about tenants tearing up a house do happen, but they're rare. Screening up front saves a lot of headaches later.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| K | 11/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi, Stefani, thank you so much for ..... |
| judy | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Stefani, thank you so much for your ..... |
| MARIA | 10/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you!!! |
| Lara | 09/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi, Hi, Yes, I got also your ..... |
| Lara | 09/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. |
Recent Answers from Stefani Nachatilo
2009-11-12 I have a petition of over 51% of community support against my Homeowner Association Rulings can I win?:
Hi Joe -- I would first surmise that someone complained to the home owners association to bring this to their attention. 2nd, the board thought it enough of a violation to write you a notice. You probably
2009-11-10 carpets in apartment:
Hi K -- I don't think it's permissible for the owner to require you to put in carpet at your expense. I'm sure your lease says that you have quiet enjoyment of your property and that means you are entitled
2009-10-31 leaving on short notice and sec deposit:
Usually when you leave on short notice, it is grounds for a manager to keep your deposit. You can give a 30-day notice and still not move in 30 days if you haven't found something. Usually if you're
2009-10-30 renting an apartment:
Hi JoAnn -- I understand your worries. I can assure you, that someone would love to have you as a renter. Some companies are run by policy and the employees have no brains or leeway to do anything that
2009-10-24 3 day pay or quit notice and unlawful detainer:
I'm not certain of the laws or procedures in your state. First make sure the tenant didn't just move out without letting you know. Then you can check with the court clerk or a process server in your
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