All Forum Posts by: Brady Beshear

@Hector Lewis i have properties in Wichita Falls and I use Jim Chandler with Remax. He is a long time friend and serves me well!

Sounds like a great move, @Blake Dailey! Thanks for posting. 

@Christopher Lessing I have several LTR properties - all single-family homes. I used an inspector for my first property or two, but for most of the rest, I walked through with my realtor, who has a building background and is also an investor.  I did get one of my latest properties inspected - mainly because it was a big property with a pool and I was concerned about the pool. I agree with @Jason D., it can be a good negotiating tool. Most of my properties have been foreclosures, and I've always assumed that inspection-report based negotiations would not work with most of the asset managers in charge of foreclosures. I may be wrong, however.  Hopefully, someone will chime in with their experience.  As for big surprises on my non-inspected purchases, things have gone well. Nothing huge.(Though I have had some surprises) After you have walked and purchased several properties, you get a sense for what will require your attention and money for the rehab. That said, an inspection report opens your eyes to most every weakness of the property!

@Christopher Lessing

Welcome to BP!

@Courtney Rollins - I agree with @Clark Kirkpatrick. I have never replaced all the windows in a property -- especially since it's going to be a rental unit. I don't think anyone would pay higher rent due to new windows! :-)

Curtis - I use State Farm rental policies on my long term rentals. You might try calling the agent you use for your current home-owners and auto policies to get a quote.

Yes indeed! I use QB and also their payment service to accept ACH payment from all of my tenants. (No more “the check is in the mail” excuses) It would be great to apply a discount to my recurring payment for QB online!