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14 November 2017 | 10 replies
Other background includes holding a real estate license and working as a Associate Agent for Redfin, both for a short period.
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10 August 2019 | 35 replies
Update: I requested repairs on 13th November 2017.
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20 November 2017 | 24 replies
Surprisingly, the property is in very good shape and the majority of the big ticket renovations have been updated within the last year.
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14 November 2017 | 4 replies
From there, you can use it over the years and update as needed.I'm sure you could get by with just some template you find at the store, but it might not be thorough enough.
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14 November 2017 | 1 reply
There are two duplexes and not on the market, but once they hit the MLS they will sell in a heartbeat.Follow up to these questions: What do most of you do with the vacancy reserves if the house has none in a year period.
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29 November 2017 | 9 replies
In the mid west it seems to be 15-20 year amortization periods (calc for principal and interest) while on the west coast I typically get 25-30 year amortizations. in the Mid west rates tend to be 5.50% - 6.25% for portfolio money while on the west coast you can get it for 4.50 - 5.25%.
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15 November 2017 | 5 replies
But I think there's a way structurally to make the allocations easier.When you sell a split use property the allocations are not always clear such as when you've used part as a primary residence for a period of time and then change the allocations, use and duration.
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16 November 2017 | 7 replies
If the agents sending you this stuff aren't listening to your specific requests, I would give them a firm final chance to update the search and listen to you, otherwise I would look for another agent.As for suggestions, you can use keywords such as TLC, Handyman, Investor, Fixup, In-law, In Law (hypens makes a difference on my MLS) etc.
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17 November 2017 | 7 replies
It’s not a total renovation - just updating kitchen and master bath, and painting throughout.
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15 November 2017 | 6 replies
If I proceed, I'll be sure to update the page.