Jason Homa
Working with Wholesalers
INVESTORS: What are your experiences working with wholesaling companies?I'm now in touch with a few in Philadelphia.It seems after their fee, it is tougher to turn a profit.Would appreciate hearing the pros and cons y...
Alex G.
Open Door Activities in Austin
Just did a quick lil research on Open Door activities in Austin. They've entered our local market in 2019. I've been getting their mailers for the last 3-4 months on some of my properties. It apears they are quite eff...
Thomas Ruf
Utility Companies Continuous Service Agreements????
Why do utility companies push so hard to get a landlord to signup for Continuous Service Agreements? If I don't sign agreement, I'll be charged another fee to restart service between tenants.They can't explain why thi...
Russ Swan
Hypothetical
I'm new to the US market but have a hypothetical question. Let's say I come across a promising lead for a property on sale. Being unable for whatever reason at the time to contact the seller directly myself, I pass th...
Robert Garcia
Are you having issues securing private money?
I've seen a lot of posts about folks not being able to secure financing on their property. What is the reason why you got declined?
Marty G.
Advice: Landlord w/ Property Manager headaches - Alternatives?
Hi BP!First off, thanks for reading this and any help you can give would be appreciated.I own 6 units in 2 houses and going through my share of headaches with a property management company (I know this is, unfortunate...
Selina Giarla
What are your most helpful tax strategies? Can I create a business to self manage?
I have 8 doors that are investments. I have children and a fulltime job. I would like to find tax strategies to reduce my taxable income. All houses right now are mortgaged through my name/social, but deeded over to r...
Peter Morgan
Adverse mortgage market fees during refinance
Hello,I am in the midst of a mortgage refinance and I am done with initial formalities, signing the initial disclosures and providing the documentation and so far happy with the terms and It can take 30-40 days to clo...
Ravi P.
GC margins?
Sorry this is a repost.We bid a renovation project to 3 GCs. I have only received 1 response so far. But the GC accidentally sent me a breakdown of his subs cost associated with the project with his mark up 45% pl...
Nick Baja
What is the purpose of a mortgage broker/lender?
What is the purpose of a mortgage broker? Are there any hidden fees to working with one? Should I do my own shopping to find the best rates or should I seek the advise from a broker ?