Dahrian Barrett
What to give to Appraiser?
26 December 2024 | 2 replies
That's it, but a) print out a page for each property you think is comparable, b) make the list of repairs long and inclusive of everything you've done. c) Put larger items first like kitchen remodel......and don't just say 'kitchen remodel', list things like 'custom backsplash tile/Bosch appliances/recessed can lighting/pot filler/etc. d) Cite the price/value of the work done, and don't be afraid to be generous.
Michael Puwal
Can someone explain the Buy, borrow die concept.
30 December 2024 | 7 replies
It's hard to harvest equity on these plays, unless you commit, long-term, towards very light leverage, as the only practical ways to benefit from the equity in your portfolio, if you plan to never sell it, only exchange it, for a lifetime, are to spend the cash flow, or cash out refi.
Patrick Pan
How to find concealed eviction records
31 December 2024 | 17 replies
If not, then these people will be arrested when it comes to light.
Darlene S.
Avantstay pros cons for an owner? Short Term Rental
24 January 2025 | 36 replies
Not impressed with other large institutional managers who are very light with boots on the ground and in many ways have the attidude they are assisting you in managing the property, not managing it for you.
Christopher R.
Homeowners Insurance/Landlord insurance/Umbrella insurance
23 January 2025 | 15 replies
I’m hoping someone (anyone) can shine some light on the differences between Homeowners, landlord, umbrella insurance.
Makani Donaldson
STR in Hawaii
8 January 2025 | 10 replies
I had a STR in another market get shut down by zoning, so I put construction workers in there on a 30+day stay over the summer and now have a MTR tenant to keep the lights on through May after which I'll sell since I have no guarantee on having another 30+day contract next summer.
Tina Artigliere
Quest Trust Suddenly Closed down Administration on their Solo 401K Plans
17 January 2025 | 24 replies
Facts will also change, I'll edit as appropriate.So.Quest Trust aka Quest IRA sold to Millenium Trust (now Inspira, ugh, did the Bud Light marketing lady get hired there?
Olga K.
Pour water/antifreeze in drains - fail
20 December 2024 | 2 replies
@Olga K.It doesn’t necessarily confirm the sewer line is completely blocked—it might just be an issue with the internal plumbing or fixtures.
Natalia Perlova
Tenant claims there is no heat, and it's Christmas
31 December 2024 | 57 replies
It would be hard to mistake for a light switch.
Bob Dole
Cost Segregation -- What is the true benefit of the accelerated depreciation?
9 January 2025 | 32 replies
., lighting, HVAC, or carpeting), they can claim a deduction for the remaining undepreciated value of those items.