James Park
New Landlord. How to handle a situation when tenant cannot pay the full rent amount
21 June 2012 | 51 replies
I only manage a small amount of properties but I've been experimenting with online payments for some of my tenants to streamline the monthly payment process.
Hal Cranmer
Finding Contract for Deed Buyers
10 November 2011 | 10 replies
There are other low income programs available and HUD has a lease-option program but it may be on a back burner now, but that has to go through your local Public Housing Authority or Section 8 Administrator.Do not use Sec 8 on your own to do any installment deals!
Mike Gleneck
Auction Fallout vs. Homepath for Fannie REO's/Pool Sales
19 October 2011 | 0 replies
I was told by my agent that since it was "Online Only" that it had probably already been to the convention center and this was probably the final auction.
Raymond Lee
Do I Really need a Title Company?
15 July 2012 | 21 replies
I don't know if all counties have it, but here in Houston, we have the Harris County Appraisal District.org online for free and they give you present owner, tax appraisal, taxes, school districts, etc.
Glenn Espinosa
Analyze 2nd deal
25 October 2011 | 14 replies
Im halfway finished with an online real estate agent course, I might be the listing agent on this property.
Loc R.
Just got an iPhone: App recommendations?
21 May 2015 | 62 replies
I use the one from Weather Channel.If you eat out, get Open Table.Get the Trip Advisor, which has some great "what's near me now" features to find restaurants and other attractions.Many banks have an online banking app.Red Laser bar code reader can scan a bar code and give you prices for it and where you can buy it.
Phil Tsouridis
Rehab Question - What to offer & how much to fix?
1 November 2011 | 12 replies
.- New sub floors in Kitchens where needed , and then Linoleum floors in kitchen- Total Cleanout 3-4 Roll Off Dumpsters for left behind junk- Linoleum in pantry 4x8- 2 Bathrooms - Needs new linoleum and 1 needs Sub floor- Bathroom walls - rip off old plastic tile in one and make drywall and paint - Ba 2 Needs Rip off wall paper and skim and paint2 - Living room Kitchen & (2) Dining Room and 3 (6)Bed rooms Refinish Hardwood floors on ea floor so x22- Living rooms, kitchen and dining rooms, remove wall paper and skim coat, and paint all walls and ceilings2 - Living Rooms and windows remove all trim and replace with new and paint ( lead Paint )2 - Repair Bathroom Ceilings and Pantry Ceilings and then paint6 Bedrooms Fix Drywall, paint walls and ceilings2 Bathrooms install bathtub wall panels2 - Install Kitchen Cabinets , and countertops, and Sink in both pantrys2- Install Dishwashers including pipe, drains and elec in two pantries2 - Over stove - More cabinets in Kitchen @ 6 ft top and bottom with countertops2 Install washer and dryer hookups after bringing power to locationApprox 150-200 ft of Asbestos removal in basementalso what is the lead time to do all this..?
Chris Clothier
Biggest Mistake for Real Estate Online Marketing
19 February 2012 | 16 replies
It doesn’t get any improved than this.”No need to tell who the company is because it doesn't matter - I see similar mistakes everyday with online marketing pieces from companies all over the country.
Mike Nelson
How to submit a Lease Option with a broker???
9 March 2012 | 7 replies
private sellers, brokers and businesses are offering those....Craigslist is also an excellent source of sellers offering their property under a lease option...one hour of good research online could give you more leads than an entire day prospecting for a lease option seller...worth the try.
Larry Burchett
Debt to Income Ratio
11 September 2016 | 18 replies
Portfolio lenders will vary on what they consider, depends on the type of loan.With the blog Josh listed, you can also exclude installment debts scheduled to be paid off within 6 months.Larry, welcome to BP!