Lenny B.
Question on necessary disclosures for fix and flip in Oakland CA
Hello,I am considering buying a duplex in Oakland California that seems to have good bones, but needs a substantial makeover - new exterior, roof, plumbing, electrical, foundation work, and interior. There is a lot of...
Ashton Fry
Renovate STR Now or Wait Until Slow Season?
Hello BP,I close on a property that will be a STR at the beginning of April in Jacksonville Beach, FL. The main house (3/1.5) does not need much rehab to get it up and running. There is an addition that I will be conv...
Stephen E.
Renting a renovated condo in the dead winter months
Six other condos are leased just fine but right now I am busy trying to lease a seventh in the dead winter months. The weather is cold and I don't think the Olympics are helping either, people are sat at home watch...
Michael Thornton
Hard Money / Offer Contingencies
Wondering how to approach finance contingencies when working with hard money. I assume that when making an offer, it wouldn't include the traditional contingencies (bank financing) but wasn't sure. Are investors indic...
Megan Arzt
Good deal or not...
I have several questions. The first is how do you determine what a mobile home is worth? How long do they tend to last? I'm looking at a '78 single wide. And also, is it even worth attempting if the home has to be mo...
Matthew Ray
How to buy a foreclosure?
I am seeing a lot of foreclosures in my area and I'm interested in how to buy these properties at the discounted rates. Are they cash only offers directly to the banks? Can I get traditional loans to do so? how do I f...
Desiree Rejeili
Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know
You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort?
Here are a few quick FAQs that can...
Account Closed
Investing in Rochester Area
Hi,I'm interested in buying a rental property somewhere in Rochester area. So far I have identified several interesting properties that are within 1-2 miles from RIT. I would appreciate the advice of someone who lives...
Betsy Yang
Renovations/Upgrades to secure a lease?
My family has been trying to rent out a condo for a few months now. We have an agent helping us but the leads have not been panning out. The agent has advised us repeatedly that the kitchen is lacking and needs to b...
Peter Mazzapica
ARV
In order to arrive at the After repair value what tools can one use other than MLS?