Julie Groth
New Home Builders, do you build custom?
I'm writing a series of articles (I'm a former remodeling contractor (20 yrs) who didn't build new). Wondering if you could help me out? How do you feel about change orders? Why?Do you have a fair amount of them? So, ...
Zachary Beaulieu
Best option Land BRRRR question
Hello, So I'm looking at a plot of land a little cheaper than the average where I could pay cash in full for it myself , looking to build a single family home, but use the BRRRR method and to do this to another plot o...
Eric McGlennon
Looking to help in picking a good DST broker
I'm going into 1031 exchange and want to invest into DST's. Seems to be a lot of good brokers out there. I've looked into Kay properties, Chicagoland1031, Corcapa1031, and a few individual brokers. Does anyone have an...
Brent Paul
Evaluating a deal
There is a house near me listed for 55k. I have not gone to look at it yet, but the listing says it needs extensive repairs and updating. The only thing I know about it is the same owner has owned it for many years ...
Theo Hicks
Real Property Management (RPM) Midwest
Any BPers in the Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, Ohio or Northern Kentucky used RPM Midewest as property managers? If so, what has your overall experience been?
Jerell Williams
When to bring in a contractor to see if it's worth buying
I'm new to BP forum even though I've been listening to the podcasts for a few months. I've seen some put the house under contract and then bring in a contractor for estimates and then I've heard others tour the home w...
Anx Carter
Tax Purposes - Cost Basis for Depreciation - Appraisal Report VS County Assessment
Hi All,
Newbie here. I purchased my home in 2019 however put it as a rental only in 2021. From 2019 county records, land is 86% of the total value of the property which is not realistic. I do have a home appraisal...
Bob Norris
Credit Scores
We all have been instructed to set a criteria for the renters we want to attract and are willing to rent to. Brandon's book on managing rentals is a great primer and guide on the subject. I have read articles on wha...
Jim Doyle
Under Contract - Conditions on loan - What are my options??
I’m currently under contract for an off-market home that is being sold “as is.” I’m purchasing the home through an estate via the sister of my neighbor, her and I are in contact and she is considered a friend. The hom...
Bob Bates
Management software recommendations
Any recommendation for a good preferably open source rental management software that primarily handles back end accounting? I've used Quickbooks for years but it isn't really tailored for rentals and has become very ...