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19 October 2017 | 8 replies
You might find someone here who can answer this question but I think there will be more people who monitor those other areas.
11 May 2017 | 28 replies
I have been monitoring the MLS, loopnet, craigslist, ect for months and have made a few offers only to be outbid by cash offers.
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9 February 2018 | 2 replies
Without boring you with a ton of details, I began a renovation on a mostly occupied building, with a fairly educated budget, an arsenal of tools that would make Bob Vila jealous, a 360lb back squat max, and a belly full of piss and vinegar. 4 months later I am crabby, exhausted, carrying some credit card debt, consuming espresso like water, and just want to lay in a hammock for 3 days and drink myself to sleep until its time to lift weights again, and think about a better way to live.
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26 February 2018 | 8 replies
A good Realtor that understands REI principals and knows where the bones are buried as far as where to find good deals and cash buyers in a local market is well worth their weight in gold.
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11 April 2010 | 17 replies
Security is your #1 issue, at the time of renting, and for monitoring/controlling access.
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25 November 2007 | 2 replies
The major expenses in building a convenience store gas station.Gas PumpsGas tanks (usually 3)Tank monitoring systemLeak testing systemGas console (control system)CanopyWalk in cooler/freezer Including 15-25 glass doorcompressor x 2considerable regulation, DEQ BS, ect ect..Are you planning on developing and leasing the property, or develop and operate?
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18 December 2019 | 24 replies
If they are up-charging for repair coordination you can always see if other companies do not.A good property manager is worth their weight in gold.
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4 May 2017 | 4 replies
This is worth it's weight in gold.
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24 May 2017 | 24 replies
If you are going to self manage, how do you personally weight managing one building vs. two?
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27 December 2017 | 13 replies
That's a weight lifted.