John West
Is it ethical to post a “fake” unit on Craigslist?
If you’ve ever listened to Jefferson Lilly, one of his recommendations during the due diligence period of purchasing a MHP is to post an ad on Craigslist. He suggests getting a response rate of two per week (if I reme...
Account Closed
Approaching people on the sheriffs sale list
There are 2 homes coming up on my local sheriffs sale site that I ma interested in. I was wondering if anyone has ever approached these properties on a purchase before it goes to sale and had success? What worked?
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Ernie Beiler
Who pays utilities in rental units?
I am in my first year of real estate and have wholesaled 1 property & recently finished a fix & flip project that is scheduled to close next week. I recently bought half a duplex and am considering keeping thi...
Matthew Rosebaugh
Splitting a Multi-Family into Condos - Columbus, OH
I have seen a LOT of multi-families split into condos throughout Old Towne East, German Village, Merion Village, etc. Has anyone been through this process or have any advice?
Aurelia Pearson
Finding good tenants
What are some methods of advertising do you guys use for rental properties? Also how do you scan your tenants?
Kevin Manz
Judge let me down
I bought property the 8th this month. Lease says rent due on 1st. Tenant hadn't paid any Aug rent and previous owner told me he is a chronic late payer. I tried to collect some rent from him and he just gave me a bun...
Burt L.
Help Me Save My Tenancy - What Sound Deadener to Use?
To help absorb the carrying costs of financing flip properties, I agreed to remodel an unfinished basement in exchange for a lower-than-market rent for myself. Now that its complete, I see how badly the area under the...
Bienes Raices
Moldy, nasty kitchen cabinets
I've been a couple of times now to see an REO that's right near my own house. For the most part, it's in very good condition,but the kitchen cabinets are gross, covered with mold on the insides. The cabinets would hav...
Jim S
What would you do?
Listed a finished project and received 4 contacts on the house in the first 2 days. 3 were FHA and one was conventional financing. I was reluctant to go with any of the FHA due to their appraisals tending to come in ...
Sarp Ka
Cannot close the contract due to seller; what happens now?
Hello there,I've been under contract and originally closing date was 45 days. Unfortunately seller's lien has some issues and this is keep getting delayed. The contract has passed all the contingencies that I've put (...