CL Ziegler
20 percent down, always? (is it possible to do less?)
Hello,
Is the 20% down payment guideline a fixed rule across the industry? Or, is it possible to get a mortgage on rental property for a smaller percentage down payment? (maybe 5-10%, or even *gasp* no money ...
Neil Gulden
Keene State College Rental Properties
Hi Everyone,
A few other investors and I are considering buying a property near Keene State College in New Hampshire and renting to college kids. I realize the head aches that may come with renting to college student...
Armand Soto
Adding a Tenant with a DUI on Record
My wife and I purchased a 2 flat a year and a half ago and we currently live in one unit while renting the other out. I have a great tenant that has never been late on rent in the 1.5 years that she has been my tenan...
Phil Blair
Tenant gives deposit to hold and pay first months rent 3 days later
After several texts the tenant agrees to give the deposit that same day and pay the first mos rent Friday, so I agreed to that and they agreed to that, well two days later they decide to back out and demanded to ha...
Bill Coleman
Evaluating deals in Denver: what's a realistic NOI?
I have been analyzing condo and townhome deals for the last couple months in Denver metro and I am having a really hard time making the numbers work. I am looking for a little advice from some seasoned pros as to w...
Nathan Gesner
Are property inspections/registration required in your market?
This is not uncommon for vacation rentals, but now cities are starting to enforce it for long-term rentals. Has this happened in your area? Do you think it's a good thing?https://triblive.com/local/wes...
Jeff Fairchild
Negotiating with seller and objections
What are the main methods you use to negotiate with the seller and what are the main objections that they usually have? How do you overcome those?
Rafael Norat
Newark NJ Investing
Is anybody currently investing in the Newark NJ area? I know the city has been improving and trying to drive in new businesses over for last 10 years. Just wondering if anyone has been investing in properties here rec...
Gilbert Dominguez
The latest skinny on Dodd Frank and the Safe Act
If you are an individual you can owner finance one deal per year, If you are married your wife can likewise owner finance one deal per year. If you are a trust you can do one deal per year. If you are an LLC or some o...
Krystal Marquez
Looking for good location to invest ( buy and hold)
Hey guy, I live in Connecticut. I'm just starting as a real state investor. I bought my first property in Tennessee a year ago, now I'm getting ready for the second one, but I want to get more knowledge about inves...