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I am getting ready to build some duplexes in the near future and I want to do what I can to ensure they stay nice and are durable to cut down on required repairs. What are the top three things you would suggest to "ha...
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Hey guys, so I'm in the process of closing on a SFH on May 12. I'm going to do some house hacking while I rent out the second bedroom to a friend of mine. The long term plan is to eventually rent the entire unit out. ...
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Finally had found a deal on an off market property. The number worked, made offer, offer accepted, set to close August 10th. Here’s where things went downhill...
When I made the offer, tenants were still in the house....
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I got a text from my tenant saying the dishwasher was broken the other day. My question is simple, is this an expense that comes out of my pocket or do I take it out of their security deposit? I lived in this house 3 ...
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I'm doing a condo renovation with my own labor and I have the option to either flip-sell it or rent it out. It was a remote purchase where I didn't get to physically inspect and I'm just now visiting/renovating it. Th...
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Curious how different parts of the country stack up. Assuming utilities @ street..... Spec: $140 Custom: $160
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Hello experienced flippers. I just flipped my first house and had a sizable check from escrow. I deposited into my business bank and they put a long hold on the deposit.What is the best way to deposit these sizabl...
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I've had a 1b/1ba 500sqft condo on the market for two months. I've already done a price reduction, and now my realtor is suggesting a staging at a cost of $1200. Every month this thing sits on the market it's costin...
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Where do I start? My journey began as most was with the BP podcast @Brandon Turner and dozens of real estate books. After Brie Schmidt’s second interview came on BP came out, I thought I needed to connect with her as ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Knoxville.
Purchase price: $102,000
Cash invested: $65,000
Solid concrete-block/stucco SF on 1-1/2 acres in beautiful, quiet area...