Raj Balakrishnan
tenant verification is UNRELIABLE. Scary stuff for a mom & pop investor !!!!!
8 August 2024 | 27 replies
The townhouse had an HOA fee, a clubhouse, a pool, and tennis courts.
James McGovern
Banning Tenants from Displaying Democratic Posters on My properties
2 August 2024 | 4 replies
I am thinking about updating my lease to prevent tenants from displaying Democratic Posters of any one running for elected office that champions ideas such as Rent Control, Gun Control or other anti-landlord ideologies.
Ronald Valverde
How to analyze an owner condo conversion to rental
19 July 2024 | 2 replies
Mortgage 15/1 arm at $3.375% with max 4% interest increase due 15 years from July 2015 (Aug 1, 2030).Current condo monthly maintenance fee : $1036 includes water, amenities (pool, tennis court, concierge, gym, sauna, community room with pool and ping pong, maintenance)Current monthly mortgage payment: $499 interest, $504 principal Monthly taxes and insurance: $459 monthly contents insurance: $38Past Assessments: $11k for building HVAC upgrades $8k for building updates and building reservescurrent market value $400k - $425kcurrent monthly rental median: $3100-$3200monthly landlord insurance: $45I'm also trying to decide if I should rent or sell and invest elsewhere.Appreciate all insights.
Melvin Mickens
Apartment locator or residential sales.
18 July 2024 | 4 replies
Hey,I just recently moved to Austin, TX and currently attending Champions School of Real Estate to obtain my license.
Wossen Belachew
Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
8 July 2024 | 3 replies
Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing tennis, traveling.
Dianah Nankunda
Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
4 July 2024 | 3 replies
I'm Dianah Love from Phoenix, passionate about real estate investing for 2 years.Outside of real estate, I enjoy reading, cooking, technology, Tennis, and travelingExcited to learn and connect with you all!
Yongming Huang
Why are real estate agent commissions so high in the US?
10 July 2024 | 87 replies
Sorry, I forgot, we champion those for skill of carrying our food and give out tip's left right and center to them, and for r.e. agent's we vilify them saying why can't they do it for 3 ramen packet's and a sugar cube.......
Katharine G.
STR (AirBnb/VRBO) Orlando—First Time Investor
26 June 2024 | 65 replies
and seeking some wisdom for a rookie.Interested specifically in Kissimmee/Orlando/Davenport as Disney market feels familiar to me and it’s generally a cheaper entry point than beach condos.Looking at Regal Oaks (staying here now on vacation myself and enjoying it, though have read mixed things about occupancy), Windsor Hills, and Champions Gate.Goal is to have a second home that I AirBnb out the majority of the year but also can escape to when NYC is ruthless (like now :) hoping to live in the 150-250K range, bonus if there’s a pool (regal oaks has community pool and individual hot tubs), and solid amenities.Other than reading for my life, how can I number crunch and prepare for this?
Jennifer Hartman
Free buildable lot…yay or nay
23 June 2024 | 2 replies
Found a buildable lot in a gated resort community seller is just wanting to get rid of after 13 years (seller is older and not using amenities any longer) Lots are cheap, couple grand Seller only used it for owners rights to play golf, pools, tennis etcWould cost me closing costs, $50 month hoa, $50 year taxesIs there a market for something like this?
Luis Guerra
The 25% property management fee was killing my STR profits
23 June 2024 | 29 replies
Is your property in one of the resorts (Champions Gate, Storey Lake, etc) or off in a private neigbhorhood?