Lucien Gautreau
Phoenix vs. Tucson AZ market - Good rental Market for 2018?
Hi Guys, I know the prices have gone up in Phoenix in the past several years. I've made 2 trips there and it's impressive to see the changes in 6-10 months in the market. However, after analyzing several markets, I re...
Chris Herrera
Security Deposit and Carpet
So here's the situation, carpet in tenants apartment has stains everywhere and since they have a dog I'm assuming it won't come out. They will be leaving soon and if I get the carpet removed and replaced with vinyl, h...
Sharon Beatty
Looking for a creative option to purchase our second property
My husband and I want to purchase our second investment next year. We've house-hacked our current home and created a 2bd/2bth apt in the basement. Current VA loan that we refi'd after completion to pay off credit card...
Jeremiah O'Neill
Depreciation building value
Last year I converted my primary residence into a rental property. We purchased the home for $295k in 2006 and it lost value over the next few years, now at around $250k. Per the IRS, I need to use the $250k for de...
Teddy Smith
Garage to ADU Conversion in Oakland, CA
Hi All
I have a large garage in my single family in Oakland, CA (approximately 400 sf) that I want to convert into an ADU, preferably a 1 br. Want it permitted and separately addressed and separately metered, ideal...
John Koontz
Considering L/O on Buyj-and-Hold
Greetings. I recently purchased a SFH for a buy-and-hold. I bought the home for about $95000, which is right around FMV. We did get a seller's concession of around $3500 plus almost all closing costs paid for. We're a...
George White
Kansas City - PM Labor Rates and Supplies Mark-ups
Hey BP - I am vetting a few PM companies and one company sent me their schedule for maintenance which is on top of the 10%/month management fee. The rates are pasted below. Is $40/hr for unskilled light labor reasona...
Marcus Gantevoort
Gut Rehab/Floor Plan Modification
Hello,I'm looking to purchase a older home in the Canton area then, I would like to renovate and change the layout into a MFH. I'm more worried about the permitting process/architectural plans. Is there any reason Bal...
Michael Otis
203K Duplex Sale & Cap Gains
I bought a duplex financed by an FHA 203K loan on May 15th, 2016 and lived in it until December when I had to move and I started renting it out. I bought it for 115k and renovated it for about 35k within the 203k and ...
Stefano Mannino
Looking for the right mentorship/ coaching program
Can anyone recommend a mentorship coaching program that doesn’t cost a small fortune ?