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real estate investing: Landlords Nightmare - Tenant Leaves Tens of Thousands of Empty Beer Cans in Townhouse! - 08/06/09 05:18 PM

Unbelievable!

A single guy lived in this townhouse for 8 years in Utah. The landlord thought he was a perfect tenant because he never called or complained.

These pictures don't do the townhome justice, as the real estate company had already started moving … (20 comments)

real estate investing: In Real Estate Investing, Pigs Get Fat, and Hogs Get Slaughtered - 06/26/09 10:42 AM

I remember when I first got into the real estate business in 1996, my broker and I were discussing real estate investing. He told me that people sit, waiting for that one great deal, and in the meantime they miss out on the good deals. Because of their inactivity … (11 comments)

real estate investing: Should I Buy the Biggest, Nicest House on the Block? - 05/18/09 12:55 PM

We have been getting calls from investors that are looking to purchase investment property. They want to take advantage of our low prices and interest rates. Some want to buy a beautiful home in a beautiful neighborhood, with top of the line appliances and amenities. The feeling is that the nicer … (8 comments)

real estate investing: Dazed and Confused - What's An Investor to Do? - 02/27/09 10:23 AM

We talk to investors and soon to be investors all the time only to find that there is so much misinformation floating around today about real estate investing. Perhaps this could be one of the reasons there are vacant properties sprinkled about town.
Now, I know that if you put 20 … (8 comments)

real estate investing: Things Aren't Always What they Seem At This Time of Year - 02/18/09 09:12 AM

My phone has been ringing off the hook for the past two weeks. Lots of calls for rentals. I currently have rentals available, so this is a good thing. BUT BEWARE...at this time of year, as years in the past, the rental calls tend to be a little bit different than … (18 comments)

real estate investing: His Tenants have Been Living Rent Free for Over 5 Months Now- Lucky Tenants! - 01/10/09 12:35 PM

A dear friend of mine called me the other day to tell me that he has to get rid of his tenants. They have not paid the rent in over 5 months now - OUCH! This friend knows that he is much more tolerant than I am of a nonpaying tenant.
… (30 comments)

real estate investing: Investors - Single Family or Multi Family Properties? - 11/14/08 11:18 AM

Investors always ask what kind of property they should buy. Many start the business thinking that a multi unit building is their best bet. My recommendation to them is to start with a single family house.
I do not invest in small multi family complexes. I prefer single family houses for … (19 comments)

real estate investing: Landlords - You're Gambling With Your Money - 10/23/08 08:28 AM

In today’s tight times it is becoming increasing difficult for tenants to come up with the first month’s rent and security deposit to move into a rental. Some landlords also require last month's rent for move in.
Some landlords are agreeing to take the move in money … (30 comments)

real estate investing: In Real Estate Investing You Don't Get Rich Quick Overnight- As Many Learned - 10/09/08 07:44 AM

I have been a landlord since 1996 and for the most part I enjoy it. As in anything else in life, sometimes I run into a snag. Most tenants I have are really good, hard working people. Occasionally one becomes a thorn in my side, but I suppose that goes with … (14 comments)

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