Seth Tandett
Bet on fueling station in 1985 pays off
I thought this would be a good article for folks to read right now with the uncertainty in the air. Think about what markets this investor has lived through since buying this investment in 1985.I also like his comment...
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ADU Construction Costs
I'm looking at a property with a detached garage (550 sq ft) built in the 50s and am researching the costs ofconverting the garage into an ADU, oradding an ADU on top of the garageThe property is in Tigard and has a S...
Ron Crain
Top Five CRM Companies
Does anyone have recommendation for a good, quality and user friendly CRM company?
JJ Buckner
Buying a Duplex as first home/first investment.
So I have currently been working with a relator in my area on finding a duplex for my wife and I to buy as our first home/first investment. I think this is a great way to get "my feet wet" in REI. My question is mainl...
Dusty Warner
Texas Real Estate Attorney Prices
I'm looking for a RE attorney in Texas for general legal advise, to help with contracts, and to possibly set up my LLC. I found one close to my house. I called and spoke with the receptionist today. The law firm ch...
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How much of my money should I use to accommodate a potential storefront renter?
I'm waiting to close on a new property. 2 occupied storefronts, one bedroom, and a "bare-bones," unoccupied storefront currently being used as a shop/warehouse. I'm new to non-residential so, my question to all the...
Patricia Miller
Maryland Smartbuy Program
So I'm looking into buying a home in the near future. The program I'm interested in is the Smartbuy. They are willing to pay off my student loan of $32,000. My concern is that the APR:7.152% and LTV: 95% with an inter...
Mark Miles
STR Insurance during Year 1
So I know there’s been some discussion here about whether or not Fannie Mae permits STR during year 1. Even if they now do, some lenders are still behind the times or, bottom line, lenders are still allowed to make th...
Dan Tracy
Transform 5-unit to 4-unit
REI newbie here! Just recently closed on a house that was converted into a 5-plex a while back. It's pretty frickin' old, but that's another story.One of the units is a pretty bare-bones efficiency unit and I was thin...
Rich Schroeder
tub issue
I've got a rental property that has what appears to be a porcelein tub. Near the drain, the surface has worn down and it looks like rust in the area. The renters asked if I could cover it up because they like to take ...