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13 August 2018 | 18 replies
This is an important safety consideration, as alleyway assaults are a big problem in a lot of the parts of the city.
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14 January 2018 | 29 replies
You get into (headache mode) that way.
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8 March 2018 | 49 replies
Personally, for a property that is 2-3 hrs away, I would delegate the renting to a PM/realtor and keep the managing to myself (but that's my personal choice based on time I have and my business model). I
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6 January 2018 | 6 replies
Mixed Use one- to four-unit Single Family Properties are eligible for FHA insurance, provided: a minimum of 51 percent of the entire building square footage is for residential use; and the commercial use will not affect the health and safety of the occupants of the residential Property
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7 January 2018 | 11 replies
The only things you really need to check for is common scenes safety items and that everything is working properly.
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9 January 2018 | 14 replies
Quality and safety of neighborhood.
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8 January 2018 | 1 reply
Not sure about your area but check with the local building and safety department.
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8 January 2018 | 4 replies
Usually they are only looking for safety items...
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20 February 2018 | 3 replies
Overall, Brian's model is awesome...little risk compared to the upside but it is definitely not a passive investment or an easy business.
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10 January 2018 | 10 replies
Similarly, what about safety, comfort, and utility costs while you live there?