Jack Srimani
Rehab of duplex as a investment property
Hi,
I have looked into a duplex in a good neighbourhood. The duplex is hundred years old and has two bedrooms in both the lower and upper unit. If the condition of the duplex is good this neighborhood can fetch 600 do...
Tara G.
Day 4 on MLS and no bites on rehabbed townhouse
We usually get an offer within a week of our rehabbed property being on the market. This time around, we did not even get one showing. We are priced fairly, location is good, pictures show well- and I am at a loss to ...
Erin O'Connor Smith
Getting the upper hand back
My lease with my new tenants states they need to provide proof of renters insurance within 30 days of moving in. I sent a gentle reminder that this was past due. I received a reply stating that it was buried in the le...
Yan P.
Astute investor or lucky idiot?
I was thinking about the real estate bubble and there being experienced investors out there who saw it coming and called it "obvious." On the other hand, there were also very experienced investors who were completely ...
Ryan Schwartz
Is broker charging too much commission?
Hi everyone. I'm wondering what your thoughts are... I have a friend who is an agent and his broker usually makes him charge 6% of sales price for a listing in CA. That's on the higher end of normal, as it seems mos...
Pat Brown
First Time Buyer in Austin/Round Rock
Houses here are going in 2 to 3 days so I have to make a decision fastLooking at a 207k house that would only yield a $150 a month positive cashflow. But houses are appreciating fast here at a rate of 10 or more a yea...
Chester Transo
Common Capital Repair Expenses For Older MHP
As a long time lurker, but first time poster, I have to tell you all that I am really impressed with the quality of the posts and all the awesome cooperation shown in this forum.In an older post Jim Johnson said "In o...
Pyrrha Rivers
What systems, processes or tricks do you use to acquire properties?
I was participating in a thread by @Sandra Holt who war generously sharing the acquisition of her second rental.Many congratulations and comments later, I asked one of the responders if he would explain a technique he...
Cassie Sherie
**********WE are better together not individually**********
Hi Everyone! what are you all up to? living the dream?? 😃 I hope so, if not, I'd love try and help you get there, I myself am in pursuit of that dream! I plan on investing in the Seattle, Washington and surrounding ...
Jason Powell
Tenant Suing Over Mold - Help!
I bought a building 6 months ago with inherited tenants. Against my better judgment, I let one of the tenants stay and did not serve a no cause termination. The property inspector 6 months ago noted small spots of mol...