I have a tenant moving out of my rental in Elkton, MD on Friday (I'm in South Carolina).  Tensions are high because the tenant ("Lily") is elderly and senile.  She's been in the house for a few years but I want to sel...

I’ve completed a few flips over the past two years and have been a PM for a while, and I’m now focusing more on building a long-term rental portfolio.I’m currently trying to find the right balance between buying rentals strictly for cash flow versus pursuing BRRRR-style deals.

HOAs can also be difficult to work with when selling a property. 

Quote from @Daniel Williams: I’ve been learning about mortgage notes for the last several months but find it difficult to find where to purchase any. 

It’s maturing.And for smart investors, that’s the best possible environment.A balanced market gives you the ability to:Buy without panicNegotiate like an adultFind motivated sellersAdd value intentionallyBuild a portfolio based on fundamentals, not frothIf you’ve been waiting on the sidelines hoping for a huge drop—don’t.

With shifting rates and rents, many landlords are reassessing whether to prioritize immediate cash flow or long-term appreciation.

For those growing rental portfolios, what strategies are you using to maintain flex...

They are more volatile:  They increase in value percentage wise more than other classes in boom times, and decrease in value more in difficult times than other classes.I have owned four condos, two residential and two commercial, for more than 30 years and have no regrets.

It becomes more difficult to make any--especially the tough--decisions. 

The cash-out balance in LLC #1 is generally treated as loan proceeds, not taxable income (as mentioned above).

The goal isn’t “maximize rent”, it’s “maximize long-term return.” A vacancy costs more than most modest under-market renewals. There are three common approaches, but the best strategy blends them:
What typically work...