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Srinivasa Subramanian Top 5 Mistakes Landlords Make (and How to Avoid Them)
11 November 2025 | 1 reply
After managing rentals for a while, I’ve noticed a few common pitfalls that can cost landlords time, money, and peace of mind.
Tracy Thielman Buy Existing vs Build from Scratch — Which Are You Betting On?
7 November 2025 | 4 replies
After buying and selling more than 1,000 properties for my own inventory, my preference goes in this order: 1. buy existing property 2. buy new properties built by others, 3. build myself.
Michael Santeusanio What DSCR ratio do you personally consider ‘safe’?
21 November 2025 | 5 replies
What ratio gives you peace of mind in today’s rental market? 
Scott Green Pay off commercial rental or invest in another?
4 November 2025 | 3 replies
Hi @Scott Green, it really depends on your cash flow goals and risk tolerance, paying it off gives peace of mind and stronger monthly cash flow, while reinvesting could grow your wealth faster if the numbers work.For another commercial property to make sense, the numbers should show stronger returns than your current loan cost.If the cap rate minus your financing rate still leaves positive leverage (meaning your debt helps, not hurts, your returns), then it could be worth pursuing instead of paying off your existing loan.
Craig Cann Refinish or resurface existing tile countertops
18 November 2025 | 9 replies

Hi Everyone,We just got our clear to close this AM and trying to plan out as much as possible. We are trying to be budget friendly but also want to do something with our 1982 tile kitchen and bathroom countertops. Rat...

Jon Gorman To pay off this loan sooner or just make minimum payments?
21 November 2025 | 3 replies
If peace of mind, debt-free ownership, and guaranteed savings sound better — throw the extra at the loan.
Nick Copland Why Midterm Rentals Are the Smart Move in 2025
23 November 2025 | 2 replies
-Landlords want stable tenants, not weekenders.The MTR model hits the perfect balance between profit and peace of mind.Who else thinks 2025 is the year to scale MTRs?
Lakita Woodson How New Landlords Can Handle Tenants Who Intentionally Damage Their Unit
9 November 2025 | 5 replies
Sometimes, staying calm, professional, and proactive is the best way to protect your property and your peace of mind.  
Tarique Mohammed Hossain How to take Possession of an Auctioned property
14 November 2025 | 4 replies
They should be able to give you some peace of mind. 800-552-7977I'd search the old owner's name to see why he was escorted off the property. 
Teekap Pate Lowering rent for lease renewal
3 November 2025 | 14 replies
Supply = existing/new competing supply vs demand = population growth and demand for your product (i.e., housing type)