Raymond Hill
average cost of countertop in kitchen
20 November 2017 | 4 replies
The range is for selected bevel options and selected stone.
Kadiatou Martin
New Member in Southern California - Los Angeles
21 November 2017 | 9 replies
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Samuel Rogers
Detroit Area Prop Mgmt company- In search of
22 November 2017 | 1 reply
Does anyone have a recommendation for a Prop. mgmt co. in the Detroit, MI area. A good one? thanks
William Harkins
Best Approach to First Rental Property
24 November 2017 | 7 replies
So we have been debating a couple options,1) Buy condo/townhouse (possibly without FHA) and then buy single family residence with FHA, move into the SFR and rent the condo2) Rent apartment, then search for a multi-family to buy and house hack3) Buy single family home and delay buying a rental due to save up for down paymentI would love to hear any advice or opinions on the options listed above (or any others) as well as, purchasing a property on a short time frame, and using a FHA loan on the second property instead of the first.
Brian Kohlsaat
New Guy from Denver, CO.
16 December 2017 | 8 replies
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Emma Kellenberger
First investment property... but it’s not for sale.
28 November 2017 | 5 replies
I would check your house here: public records search.
Bruce M.
Real Estate forms please help?
20 November 2017 | 8 replies
@Tom GimerThat's great...never heard those terms....I'll have to do a search for those here and on the web...sounds like the right path....thanks so much
Alex Tobias
What info do you ask for when first evaluating a deal?
22 November 2017 | 12 replies
Current rents: you can glean this information through online sources as well as old-school searching (walk-ins, calling the buildings)Talk to local brokers to get the inside scoopMarket analysisCheck to see if building is in a flood plainYou can ask for, but these items are usually provided after signing a contract: Leases for lease auditing against bank statements, tax returns and leases (usually not provided before a contract has been signed).Tenant payment historyViolations, delinquenciesLease addendum and/or other agreementsTax ReturnsBank StatementsUtility billsCan RUBS be implemented (some municipalities may not allow it)Service contractsReserve fundsEnvironmental assessmentEmployee recordsStructural issues including foundationEmployee historyOther value-add features that can be added include:Trash valetCar portsStorageDog parksTo be honest, a similar level of due diligence is required across multifamily and manufactured housing (mobile home parks).Best of luck!
Xavier Felix
How to start an real estate investment business?
20 November 2017 | 1 reply
Do a search for Subject To, Wraps, Lease Options, Owner Financing, Land Contract.
Stephen R.
Starting My Journey
20 November 2017 | 5 replies
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