21 August 2016 | 3 replies
my four year old daughter fell down our front steps we told the ll 2 times about it within 6 months they put wood shims under steps their removeable temp steps then my daughter fell we told the landlord to fix them they said what do u expect a new set of steps said that would be nice he laughed we said fix the dam steps he said he would look at them do any landlords agree cause im friends with hos mother and we are never later then 2 days late on rent and always tell them when that happens he has over 30 mobile homes they said owned free and clear and 27 are always rented so its not a money issue I told him my daughter had to go to a neurological trauma unit and he said rents due today do you have my money i I told him thats the last on my mind but hes getting hismoneyy and he said expect an eviction and he I told him i told him im hiring an attorney and he flipped he told me telling him about it 2 times within 3 hrs is too much and ordering him to do something is un acceptable what would you say whos in the right
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27 August 2016 | 29 replies
As an investor, what is most important to you when you hire a contractor?
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21 August 2016 | 8 replies
If you choose to go it alone, refer back to BP podcasts where people talk about how they manage their own properties and check the show notes for links to the software, resources etc. that they use to be professional, organized and ultimately successful.
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6 April 2018 | 38 replies
That gives you a professionals opinion with proof to take to the sellers.
21 August 2016 | 3 replies
I will be managing it from CA, probably with the help of a professional management co.
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12 December 2017 | 62 replies
I would at least do that... see what you can see.Most lenders hire 3rd parties to verify work done then draw gets released.. at least I know Realty shares does this.And you have to when your lending to the general public like this.... these deals can go upside down easier than you think and 25 to 30% equity can get eaten up very quickly.. all those prime SF is a good place to be compared to other markets that are not as robust.. but I would certainly take a drive up.. maybe you will catch someone working on it and can walk in.
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29 August 2016 | 6 replies
Professionals with decades of experience and very impressive track records do all the heavy lifting for you.
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22 August 2016 | 38 replies
This is the W2 mentality: trade time for dollars.The entrepreneurial mentality is to trade dollars for time and hire the management out.
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22 August 2016 | 3 replies
When you're ready, here are some good DO's and DON'Ts when getting bids:DOWrite out a detailed scope of work that outlines exactly what you want to do.Clearly define what (if any) materials you will buy and what the GC will supply.Get multiple competing bids.Check GC references, call past clients of theirs and possibly even ask to see their work.Closely analyze each bid and ask a lot of questions on things that are not spelled out.Ask each bidder for an anticipated schedule for the work to be completed.Ask each bidder about their desired payment terms.Sign a contract/written agreement with the successful bidder.DON'TWaste people's time if you're not serious about hiring them.Walk the job with competing bidders at the same time.Assume that all GC's will see the work happening the same way.Pay large sums of money in advance unless it's justified.
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24 August 2016 | 1 reply
Are there any mortgage professionals from AZ (or who lend in AZ) who do bridge mortgage loans on residential properties?