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Bala Nagarajan First-Time Landlord Dealing with Tenant Smoking Weed – Need Advice (MA, Section 8 Ten
24 October 2025 | 11 replies
They can gaslight you, but that is just a distraction.They actually sell wipes to detect pot residue on walls, but I am not sure if they work and I would not spend the time or energy in engaging in establishing "proof" - you'll put up walls and they'll just dig more tunnels.Instead, I would:Contact their case worker ASAP, cite the behavior as a lease violation with her, and state that in addition to it being a breach of lease, it is creating health concerns for your family. 
AJ Wong 🔥 Are you Ready for the Real Estate Boom? Prediction that I agree with.
23 October 2025 | 3 replies
Throw in that many first time home buyers are also the ones who could get hit the hardest with the potential increases in health insurance, rising taxes and property insurance. 
Britt Martin AI Data Centers Dark Side Of Real Estate
21 October 2025 | 2 replies
Concerns such as the home value decreasing, 24/7 humming noise, increase water bills, increase electric bills and other environmental concerns in regards to health
Rose Cole Should I invest in San Diego, CA?
11 November 2025 | 29 replies
. 😊🙏🏼 I am concerned for your financial health:- I believe RE is more challenging than in recent times.- I believe the highest cash flow markets have the highest risk.- I fear a rushed purchase has additional risk.- make sure you have a good 1031 intermediary.- I believe the local market is challenging, especially with your goal of immediate cash flow, and not local (out of state) is higher risk and effort.Where is your current property that you are selling located?  
Anne Connor How to Win Bidding Wars on Chicago 3-Unit House Hacks (5% Down Buyer)
10 November 2025 | 12 replies
Here’s the play:Price: set a walk‑away number, then use an escalation with a cap tied to comps and in‑place rents; pair it with an appraisal‑gap limited to what you can comfortably cover.Terms: bigger EMD, short inspection period not waived, but prebook inspector and key specialists; ask for seller disclosures up front and use inspection to negotiate only for health/safety or structural.Lender: include DU/LP or pre‑underwrite letter, fund your reserves, and show shorter close with an ordered appraisal slot.Search: add adjacent submarkets with similar tenant bases where days‑on‑market are a touch longer; have your agent call the listing agent before writing to learn hot buttons and tailor.
Bella K. Property Locator/Bird Dog
24 October 2025 | 2 replies
I have been researching and studying for about 5 years but after the global health conflict personal tragedy struck with the unexpected tragic loss of my child having to set things aside.
Paul Novak How to Determine Enough
14 November 2025 | 31 replies
Gold silver, Prepper assets- things money can’t buy, assets overseas if you think the U.S. dollar will devalue, Health.  
Frank Harris Does anybody have a New Build with Blacktip Construction Group in Cape Coral Florida?
12 November 2025 | 97 replies
I also received a letter from the county saying that my property is in violation of several health and safety codes. 
Gia Hermosillo The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Your Tenants
22 October 2025 | 6 replies
We don’t just process rent—we create connection.This month, that connection turned into something remarkable:We featured a long-time tenant in our first Tenant of the Month newsletter.She’s been resilient through serious health challenges—always communicative, always accountable.One of our owners, moved by her story, stepped in to cover her rent as a gift—on her birthday.This is the Ripple Effect of Kindness in action: strong tenant relationships create stable properties, happy neighbors, and owners proud of their investments.Building wealth isn’t only about numbers on a spreadsheet.
Andrew Foster How much should a unit turnover be?? (I feel like my PM is taking advantage)
4 November 2025 | 23 replies
@Andrew Foster some decent advice here, but also some feedback from those who really don't have enough info to support their perspective.Many DIY investors price repairs on materials only and forget about labor as they do their own work.We're a PMC in Metro Detroit, but here's how our process would work:1) MoveOut Video & Pics used to create Scope Of Work (SOW)2) SOW broken down into Priority Categories:- Health & Safety- Government Required (municipality/S8 inspection requirements)- Property Preservation- Marketing Impact / Tenant Retention- Miscellaneous3) Bids obtained if we feel work will exceed Owner Approval Threshold4) Bid sent & discussed with owner to, "redline to their budget"5) Work begins once owner approves & funds6) Completion video/pics providedOf course, while this is going on our Marketing Dept would be doing a rental analysis & ad, and discussing with owner.