I'm looking for a real time chat solution for a real estate mastermind group.For work projects, we use Hipchat and/or Slack (free version).  

I am looking at purchasing a 16 unit multi family building. The purchase price is $675,000. I was able to find financing for 65% LTV at a rate of around 5%. However, in order to make my deal work I need 75% LTV. I...

The first solution is to install gutters and try to get the water away from the foundation before investing in other expensive options like french drains, etc. 

Easiest solution would be to pay cash for the property by leveraging equity in other properties you own

Hi BP,I'm a real estate investor from Southern California who buys single-family houses in Indianapolis.As you may know, Fannie Mae doesn't allow me to get any more conventional mortgages after 10.I'm closing on my 10th property soon, so I'm urgently seeking a financing solution to move past this limit.From what I've researched, possibilities include:Portfolio loanCommercial loanBlanket loan on my current houses so I can start over the 10 conventional loansSomething elseI move fast, and I'm trying to buy as many solid properties as fast as I can.

Buildium and CondoManager are good solutions for self managed buildings. 

Even though there are a number of solutions to this.  

I am relatively new to REI, learning as I go, thankfully there are places like BP that allows us to connect with like-minded people.I can relate to the same situation Oscar as I have been dealing with the same type of issue, have you found a solution to your problem?

But if 9 people give you the same answer, you probably have the solution...

I usually suggest to the homeowners that they first approach their lender to see if they can workout a solution without my help because I may not be their best option.