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I’m a US resident who works out of the country about 10 months out of the year. This has discouraged me from investing for the most part. All I’ve done up to this point is mostly education. I come home twice a year, b...
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In order to save on some money, do many of you buy the materials your self or do you have the contractor do everything? also as far as staging goes, where do you usually buy the staging furniture from and how much wou...
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I haven't gotten that many inquiries on Craigslist lately. The inquiries that come aren't ideal. I don't allow pets or smokers or evictions, so I know I'm limiting my potential rental market already.
My price is gre...
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I posted this in the General Real Estate section, and then realized it would probably get more notice in the Henderson forum:This is my first time selling a piece of real estate, a property in a gated community in La...
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So once again I'm looking at the proposed tax assessment of my South Minneapolis Duplex and for 2019 they have gone up once again, but this time 20%. I've owned the property since 2014 and the taxes have gone up from...
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I've been in a debate with a colleague about this subject lately and wanted to see how the BP community feels about it. So when you've found you're deal, which is the more fundamental - your plan or its execution?
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I am totally stoked about rentals, having recently come to feel that they will be my main focus, accepting the fact that when a nice flip comes my way, I'd take advantage of it. Atleast that's the way I felt after 9 ...
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Just today got quoted %5.55 for a %70 LVT for a cash out refinance on a 2 unit investment property in CA. Seems high being I just bought a duplex at %4.35. Thoughts?
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I have a tenant (great income, excellent credit) that signed a lease beginning June 2020. Am I being unreasonable to ask for first, last, and deposit now (Nov 19')?
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Hello All-I have been looking into buying some properties with a turnkey company. From what I see, correct me if I am wrong, most of these turnkey outfits are selling their rehabs for quite a bit over 'retail' value....