Ben Leybovich
Apartment Syndication is NOT a Business Model
Syndication and apartments, in general, is an opportunistic play. Most things being sold don't make it past the most cursory underwriting.ow did syndication become a model? A model implies a system, and I think of a s...
Brad Hasseler
Where do most property managers fail?
I have been working in the automotive industry as mechanic for the last 12 years. I like what I do and I'm good at it, but it's time to get out. SO long story short I'm getting my real estate license. I'm going to b...
Marcia Maynard
Storage Locker Dilemma: What would you do?
BACKGROUND: Tenant eviction. Tenant did not even begin to move out, even after the judge ruled in our favor. Stayed until the Sheriff lockout. Was not at home at the time. Single mom with three elementary school a...
Account Closed
is gut rehabbing a good estimate?
so i was reading this http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/21771-gut-rehab-costs and got the definition of a gut rehab
"A major restoration project on an old house or other building, ripping out ...
Jonathan Jaffe
What kind of interior paint for rental properties?
Does anyone have suggestions on the type of paint they recommend for use in rental properties? Low maintenance and durability are my goals. Just starting out with my first rehab! Thanks BP family!
Mike Krieg
How many houses can you manage with a full time job?
I'd love to hear from people who have jobs on this. How many houses, or units do you feel you can handle? Some of this depends on how flexible your job is of course. I'd love to know how close people feel they can get...
Denise Evans
Judicial Foreclosure of Alabama tax lien (the new system)
Do you know anybody who has successfully completed a judicial foreclosure lawsuit for an Alabama tax lien, under the new tax sales system? I'm trying to create a list of problems people have encountered along the way...
Jill F.
The affordable housing situation right now is desperate.
I just listed an apartment on Friday. It's in a "D" neighborhood. It's my first turnover in over 3 years (39 months) in these buildings (2 side-by-side quads). I had **13** solid, completed applications (not just vag...
Account Closed
Shady Seller - Loan Contingency removal BEFORE title is complete
Hi BP community, I just wanted to get the feedback and advice from investors/realtors/lenders on this forum. I'm currently under contract to purchase a SF house in the Riverside county area.
I was curious - what's...
Todd Powell
Exhausted! Tenant suicide this month, flips, and rental turnover!
Hey BP peers! When does this RE stuff actually become passive income? It’s been a trying month for sure. I work that full time job, manage 29 doors, and flip for profit and debt reduction. But, on April 12th I get a c...