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I've been told that a home warranty is a smart decision for landlording. I can pay the monthly amount for the service (~50$) and then when anything breaks I can have the tenant pay the deductible, making issues pretty...
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So I am considering in emailing community banks and asking around about what kind of loans they may offer and what is the "typical" criteria for qualifying for these loans.I am a recent college grad, currently have 1 ...
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Hi there,Baltiimore city has a lot of permit requirements, regulations and restrictions for work done in historic neighborhoods. Generally speaking who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the permits and regul...
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Hello, we are about to close on our first property. The owner does not want to deal with the tenant so we got a better price but must close with the tenant in place. The tenant is month to month at this point.
I was...
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What has been your best source for locating a tenant for a unit you have for rent? Debating whether I should try to find on my own or use the service of an agent. I believe most agents charge what would amount to f...
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Hi, I'm contemplating giving the renters an opportunity to work off part or all of their rent by helping manage the property. (who cares more about the property than those who live there?)
I figured we'd go month ...
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Hi! I’m completely new to real estate and my goal is to start investing, particularly in multi-unit properties. I’m in the metro detroit area, and it’s been challenging to find multi units on platforms like Zillow, tr...
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To all flippers, wholesalers, fixer-upper in particular and investors in general. As I finally started my RE investment journey (BRRRR), I quickly stumbled upon to this very issue: how to quickly estimate repair cost ...
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i have a 3bd room apartment about 900 sq ft 3rd floor in the silver lake area in providence ri near cumerford st and wallace st cross. Half apartment completely redone w new windows other half painted and cleaned up w...
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Hi all...I am an investor in Illinois (Rockford Area) and am considering a 5 family apartment. None of the tenants have leases and all but one have been there 4 years plus. The current owner bought it 35 years ago a...