Aubrey Brendle
Looking for International Lenders/Rental Income Analysts
11 January 2025 | 5 replies
They are native Costa Ricans.
Account Closed
Property managers allowed unsupervised showings, resulting in theft
17 January 2025 | 5 replies
Account Closed our world is trending to more & more "immediate gratification".Self-showings are the result of this and owners squeezing PMC's profits to nothing.Regarding the PMA, ours is pretty long to cover everything we can realistically think of - yet, many owners freak out about it and hire a PMC with a shorter contract.How would you be reacting right now if someone had broke into your property and stole these things?
Steven Radolinski
Insights into the Albuquerque Real Estate Market: Opportunities and Considerations
12 January 2025 | 8 replies
OpportunitiesAffordability: Compared to many West Coast markets, Albuquerque properties often come at a more affordable price point, making it possible for investors to get started without a massive initial capital.Rental Demand: Due to the presence of UNM and other educational institutions, there's a consistent demand for rental properties, especially those close to campuses.Cultural Appeal: With its rich Native American and Hispanic heritage, Albuquerque offers cultural festivals, markets, and historical sites.
Vanessa Lozano
New Member from San Antonio, Texas - Looking to start my real estate journey
21 January 2025 | 16 replies
One of my goals this year was to take actionable steps into jump starting my real estate journey, so here I am, taking that first step.A little about me: I'm a San Antonio native that lived out of state for a couple of years but has migrated back home.
Kyle Carter
New company in area
9 January 2025 | 4 replies
I think you nailed it- the market was reacting to the influx of jobs, which likely comes with transplants looking for housing.
Dana Furby
Jumping in and excited to be in the market again
6 January 2025 | 4 replies
I was envious of a friends big gorgeous fixers in Arkansas, and I reacted by over-renovating, holding on too long, getting over-leveraged and then 2008 happened and…well enough said.
John Voychick
Do not use Suncoast Property Management in Jacksonville
30 January 2025 | 34 replies
This is the end of my story.Basically, if you are thinking of using them as your property manager, interview others and ask them how they would react to my exact situation.Anyway, onward and upward.
Benjamin Jones
Is anyone investing in Japan?
25 January 2025 | 24 replies
Looking to get into some smaller apartment buildings in the near future.As far as the difficulties of investing in Japan, I of course agree with everything said, but in my case I'm at near-native fluency and own and manage my own business separate from anything real estate related so even without permanent residency I've never had trouble getting a loan (except of course I can't get some govt backed ones like a primary residence mortgage) for business or investing.I'll try to get in touch with everyone local to よろしくお願いします。
Gamal Harding
Navigating the Surge in Rental Application Fraud: A Guide for Landlords and PM's
6 January 2025 | 4 replies
Keep abreast of the latest fraud techniques and adjust your criteria accordingly.Educate Your Team: Ensure that everyone involved in the leasing process understands the signs of application fraud and knows how to react when they suspect fraudulent activity.Legal ConsiderationsWhile it's important to be vigilant against fraud, it's equally crucial to conduct all screenings within the bounds of the law.
Polat Caglayan
Detroit or Cleveland?
17 January 2025 | 27 replies
It's tough to give a definitive answer without knowing your specific investment goals (cash flow, appreciation, etc.) and preferred strategies (BRRRR, wholesaling, etc.).However, since I'm a Cleveland native and active in the real estate market here, I can offer some insights on why Cleveland could be a good fit:Affordability: Compared to many other major metros, Cleveland offers a relatively low barrier to entry.