Tiana Walker
Agent Loyalty
My real estate agent just informed that she is also investing in properties. I found several deals today that I would like her to put offers on, but I can't help but wonder if she would try to steal any for herself an...
Doug Pretorius
Reaching Owners of MLS Listed Homes
Hey BP!Does anyone have ideas they'd like to share on ways to get in contact with the owners of homes on the MLS? I've got 4 ways and they each have their pros and cons. If you have another way I'd love to hear it!Met...
Ken Tsui
Fsbo cautionary tales?
Are there any known real estate scams involving for sale by owner sellers?I am a new investor and found an fsbo. It has a very good roi, and the seller said he needs cash for his son’s tuition. If that’s the case why ...
Ben Staples
Which drives more rent, in unit washer dryer, or office space?
Hi Everyone,I've got a renovation of a small (~650 sq ft) 1 bed apartment coming up. This unit has one other room, not large enough to be used as a bedroom (can fit a twin bed maybe) and has no closet. Right now it ...
Alex Kouvatsos
Fourplex with FHA in New York, should I increase my offer?
I put in an offer for a Fourplex in Orange County, NY (Upstate NY). Sell price $300,000, Taxes $8900, Rents are $950, $950, $750, I would occupy the 4th unit ($950)Utilities are separate.. no idea what the costs are. ...
David Moxham
Realtor in Austin, TX looking to move into investing/learning
Hello!I am a Realtor based in downtown Austin. I love my job, the people I get to meet on a daily basis and helping them. My long term goal though is to get into Rehabs/flipping and single family/small multi rentals t...
Demetri Xanthos
First Rental Property, Heloc or ?
Hey all,First time poster long time reader. Bought my first two family in Lyndhurst NJ, December 2017 and currently living in one of the apartments. Purchased the home for $315,000, it is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath (two beds...
Kristi Kandel
How everyone else complicates and loses deals for you
2 weeks ago my business partner and I closed on a 4-plex. Needless to say it was not a seamless process. By the time we finally closed instead of feeling excited we just were relieved the mess was behind us. This was...
Archana Gupta
Tips on how to Rent my sfh fast to a quality tenant
I bought a single family house in NW IN and recently almost completed the remodel. Tips on finding quality renters and renting it fast? So as not to keep loosing money on the house? Experienced landlords please share ...
Michael Calderaro
Common Area Laundry Rooms - problems or amenity?
First, why did I post this blog in this forum? Because gentle readers, a laundry vendor is a commercial tenant. And the reason they are commercial tenants is because if you signed a contract, as it is called, it re...