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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
I am seeing a trend in CA that ADU construction is more cost effective (per unit) than buying on the market by a long shot.
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1 February 2025 | 23 replies
This approach could be the fastest and most cost-effective way to regain possession of the property and prepare it for new tenants.4oShe put in the post that it's located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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30 January 2025 | 8 replies
The recent surge in natural disasters has created an "Armageddon effect" on the real estate industry.
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7 January 2025 | 5 replies
Several of the contractors offer helical piers but don’t seem to think they’d be a more cost effective option - we can directly ask about this again.
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12 January 2025 | 54 replies
I rarely see anyone address the underlying root cause of the issue.
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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
I can disclose the property address and details if you would like to chat.
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16 January 2025 | 9 replies
In my search, I've noticed that many positions require proficiency in Yardi.I've been actively looking for effective ways to learn Yardi, but it seems challenging to find suitable training or courses online.
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13 January 2025 | 8 replies
These should be reflected in the purchase price or negotiated as part of the terms, such as the seller carrying some of the renovation burden.Use seller financing to your advantage by proposing a price closer to $225,000-$250,000 with terms such as 20% down, a low interest rate (4-5%), or interest-only payments for 3-5 years, with a balloon payment once renovations are complete and cash flow stabilizes.If the seller is firm on price, consider negotiating higher down payment terms to reduce the financed amount, paired with interest-only terms or a price reduction tied to renovation milestones.Key questions to address include the condition of the septic system, which can be a significant expense if it fails.
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5 February 2025 | 2 replies
@Abel Curiel, When I first drove by this property in my initial search it caught my eye...out of the 100 or so properties i had on my initial list this is the only one that I had memorized the address of.
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28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Even when we manage to reach a working voicemail,owners often assume we are just another "we buy land" serviceoffering far below market value.Given thesechallenges, we are eager to learn the most effective strategies for locatingpotential sellers and establishing a professional, trustworthy connection thatencourages serious consideration of our offers.Telephone/voicemail is informal, hence casual, hence “we aren’t putting much effort into this.”