Mike Sigal
Evaluating update/upgrade costs on multi-family bldg
Looking at acquiring a pre-1950 5+ unit bldg in the SFBayArea. In putting together my evaluation, I have big unknowns for for required/recommended major updates (plumbing, electrical, roof, etc).As this is my first su...
Austin Tam
Calling All ABC Capital Investors: Updates on Investments
There seem to be a good number of investors here that have purchased a property from ABC Capital whether through Maverick or directly. If you've dealt with them, can you please post your experiences with them? I purch...
Tim H
SF Bay Area Real Estate Update 6.30-7.6
As expected the July 4th week was a bit slower. I am surprised it didn’t come to a screeching halt given all the cheery news from the stock market and the cloud over the financial markets. However buyers still enjoye...
Dan Mackin
BP Improvement Suggestion: Keyword Updates from Thread Titles
Unless I am mistaken the keyword alerts do not currently search the titles. It seems that lots of folks like to put the location specifics in the title, but don't have those keywords in the post itself. It would be gr...
Sergiu Ionita
Tenant paying below market but begging for updates.
Hi BP! I purchased a duplex 2 months ago and have an inherited tenant who has been begging for updates like new paint, flooring, blinds, squeaky floor boards...she is paying approximately $500 below market. I let her ...
Michele G.
What updates to do to sell a property
We have a ton of equity in a 3 bed/3 bath rental condo in CA. What is the right amount of work/updates/money to put into the unit to sell it so we can invest the equity into a better income producing property. The con...
Mark Cadle
How Fast Do Credit Cards Update Credit Repot
I am applying for a couple of HELOCs, but my lender told me that I needed to finally get around to paying down my credit card balances instead of locking in low rates with my cash. I am kind of on a time crunch and f...
Thomas Kareeparampil
#30unitsbyage30 (An Update on my Real Estate Goal)
#30unitsbyage30. The journey continues! The premise of the goal is to own 30 rental units at any point of being 30 years old. I have four years left to accomplish this. Here’s a quick update on where I stand.I own sev...
Richard Dorn
Proof of Major Updates to Insure Older Properties?
Hello, All!I spoke with a local Insurance Broker recently to get a better understanding of the potential complications when buying old, vacant homes to rehab into rental properties. She mentioned that I would need to ...
Mak K.
Section8- Eviction Notice- Updating it with new violations
I have a section8 which we decided not to renew. The problem with Section8 is eviction requires 30 day notice instead of 3 days. We did send the tenant 30 day eviction notice. Notice is for not carrying renters insura...