Mark H. Porter
Stepped-up basis going away
3 May 2021 | 17 replies
The short-sighted knee jerk reaction would be to simply raise rates to make up for it, but then no one would buy because of those ridiculous rates.
Brad Noe
Beautiful Ranch Home Flipped In East Louisville, KY
4 November 2020 | 3 replies
Curb Appeal - added stone paver walkway and custom wood railing.
Nathan Faucett
Appraisal / Refinance Troubles - Need Advice!
3 November 2020 | 7 replies
It had 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 small office, and was completely outdated and gross (Acoustic tile painted black, painted wood-panelled walls, nasty dog-smelling carpet, etc)We put about $30k into renovating it - It now has 2 bedrooms with new walls, drywall ceilings, a full kitchen, completely new bathroom, new light fixtures, etc - it is essentially a luxury condo that we are now househacking with.We sought a refinance in July 2019 and an our appraisal came back really low - only $250k.
Jonathan Perez
To sell or not to sell? That’s is the question.
5 November 2020 | 5 replies
From my perspective you'd be short-sighted and fear-motivated to sell.For the most part, you can self-manage a property, even from a distance, if you have built a few decent relationships with area investors (or can do so moving forward), so don't sweat the coordinates on a map.
Micheal Tate
Getting started in real estate
5 November 2020 | 4 replies
If you haven't, go listen to podcast 411 with Geoff Woods.
David Santos
Path to take next? Unlock equity or continue with appreciation
9 November 2020 | 13 replies
I was hoping lenders would ease up 6 months after Covid, but it seems like there is no end in sight given the recent raises in cases.
Aaron Signer
1031 Exchange Recommendations
18 November 2020 | 11 replies
@Glenna Wood mentioned @Dave Foster and I have nothing but accolades for him as well.
Garrett Tierney
4-unit, First-time, Fixer-upper, House-Hack!
24 May 2021 | 21 replies
Replaced 24 old, rotted wood windows with new low E vinyl windows, replaced 9 old broken wood exterior doors with new steel security doors w/ master key deadbolt system, added one bedroom w/ lighted closet, and lighted closet to existing bedroom, 2300 SF of new carpet installed, 700 SF of engineered hardwood installed, 3 new water heaters, 2 new exterior electric services, 2 new interior breaker panels, new paint on all walls and trim, 4 new shower surrounds, 4 new countertops, 4 kitchen sinks.
Garrett Tierney
4-unit, First-time, Fixer-upper, House-Hack!
5 November 2020 | 2 replies
Replaced 24 old, rotted wood windows with new low E vinyl windows, replaced 9 old broken wood exterior doors with new steel security doors w/ master key deadbolt system, added one bedroom w/ lighted closet, and lighted closet to existing bedroom, 2300 SF of new carpet installed, 700 SF of engineered hardwood installed, 3 new water heaters, 2 new exterior electric services, 2 new interior breaker panels, new paint on all walls and trim, 4 new shower surrounds, 4 new countertops, 4 kitchen sinks.
Katy Reid
Our First Property, near Joshua Tree National Park
6 November 2020 | 2 replies
I had my local realtor put in an aggressive offer sight unseen and the owner took us seriously - let us in right away to see it.