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1 September 2024 | 8 replies
Even after stripping out all the soft surfaces (carpet, etc) it still had a strong smell because it seeps into the walls.
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30 August 2024 | 13 replies
. - there is more to the cost segregation question than on the surface.
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31 August 2024 | 14 replies
Never under estimate the power of good old fashioned fun in real estate.I have a couple questions/ideas for you.
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30 August 2024 | 17 replies
Makes your property more accessible (at least on the surface).Bad: Has a cost which is not used most of the time.
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29 August 2024 | 6 replies
I would recommend that you lease it from her at market rates in an arms length fashion.
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30 August 2024 | 9 replies
Biggest question on my mind is when all those funds that were paying over par for loans a few years ago, going to rise to the surface in insolvency.
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28 August 2024 | 7 replies
Your focal points are accessible/mouthable surfaces such as window sills, handrails and frictions surfaces such as doors, windows or stairs.
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28 August 2024 | 11 replies
Run your underwriting conservatively i.e. tight comps, awareness of school districts, busy surface streets, HV powe lines etc that invalidate your comps.
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27 August 2024 | 5 replies
Hi Mike,I would go with a good old fashioned Texas cash-out refinance.
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26 August 2024 | 4 replies
@Deborah Wodell With regards to platforms, I did some surface level vetting of Roofstock a few years ago.