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I sent out my first round of direct mail today for delinquent tax. I'm a little nervous. I'll post what happens
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Side by Side Duplex Purchase Price $365K
B+ area
Negotiated roof to be replaced and property needs about $10k in cosmetic work.
Income potential $3.6 - 3.7k
PITI - $2.6K
Rent Vacancies - $185 (5%)
Repair & C...
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As a general rule I strive to be a landlord who handles his responsibilities under the lease in a professional and prompt manner. Similarly the tenant has their responsibilities and I just want them handled professio...
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I don't know if this has been discussed before, I have had a not so successful experience with a CRM, so I am seeking recommendations for a more user friendly system. Please tell me why you recommend it and in what wa...
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Hi all,
My family owns 2 properties (1 triplex and 1 mixed-use commercial property) in the Bay Area that we're wanting to sell in order to invest in multifamily commercial property (mostly thinking a large apartment ...
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Hi,I met with a real estate agent today and he showed me some properties that I was interested in purchasing. What criteria should I look for in a broker/realtor?I am looking into property in Lowell, Massachusetts and...
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Hello BP community,
I currently own two LTRs (one in MS and one in CA), and will hopefully soon own one STR (CA). All of my properties are currently owned directly by me.
I've been advised to hold each property in ...
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What is everyone's most important things they look for when screening tenants?
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Tenants of going on three years. Excellent overall, pay early or on time. Never an issue. Recently tenant contacted me, pipe backed up, sewage into house, damaging original wood floors beyond repair. Tenant said he w...
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First, I want to thank everyone in the forum for taking the time to give advice and help others work through problems . It is amazing to see so many people willing to help others that may one day become the competitio...