
11 July 2010 | 29 replies
I recently closed on a package of 19 SFD's that have a ton of built in equity and a lot of upside on rents with minimal reinvestment back into to the homes.Your biggest mistake?

7 February 2010 | 5 replies
Home value 120k,Buyers offer 85k FIRMDilemma: Buyer does not have the needed down payment to secure financing for this cash flowing monster; Seller wants to liquidate with minimal tax.Solution: Seller agrees to donate, say, 15k, to the non-profit- Contingent on being able to sell above 100k.Buyer agrees to purchase for 100k, contingent on the non-profit being able to charitably gift the 10K needed needed to obtain conventional financing.That said, the seller has just gained a 15k tax deduction, and has 85k to 1031 into a "like kind" property.The buyer has gotten control of the property with a conventional 90k mortgage.The non-profit walks with 5k in the pocket to help the lives of many, and pay operating costs etc..It's your everyday WIN-WIN-WIN situation..

8 April 2010 | 13 replies
The extinguishers are there for emergencies and I realize that their use probably minimized their damages and mine.

6 March 2011 | 11 replies
Spread thinset with a notched trowel.3) Place new cut tiles on thinset, and apply grout, wipe with a damp sponge as you apply to minimize the mess and haze.Thats it really simple!!

28 December 2009 | 4 replies
It stated property management requires minimal time and any claims of large amounts of time being spent on property management should be challenged.

30 January 2010 | 27 replies
Your investment is minimal ($300-$1,000) and the ROI is usually 50% and above per deal.

8 March 2010 | 5 replies
Minimize that number by keeping records of all your expenses - everything - including a home office if you have a dedicated one.

5 January 2010 | 10 replies
I own a corporation to minimize the tax impact so the corporation employs me on small salary basis.

3 January 2010 | 1 reply
I've been told that there are a few contractors who kind of run a monopoly on repairs on the island and you need to bring in your own materials, but the repair work looked minimal.

3 January 2010 | 8 replies
Get a realtor, do some minimal staging, and if the numbers you quoted are anywhere near correct, it will sell quickly and easily, and you won't have to waste your time moving in.