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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?"
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.
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.
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!
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
You can invest your own IRA or 401K money into real estate. In some cases the gain is absolutely tax free! Really!
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.
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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
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
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
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
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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