Aleksandra Serebrenik
Vermiculite (asbestos?) insulation found during inspection...
We just did an inspection on a quadruplex we were hoping to buy for our first deal. This is on the south shore of Montreal, and the property was built in 1945. The current owner wrote that there was no vermiculite in ...
Eldon Gomez
Here's my initial marketing plan, what do you think?
Hey folks!so i'd like some feedback on how i've scrubbed my first mailing campaign, and success rate with direct mail, vs bandit signs. I've secured every tax delinquent property in Salt Lake County, Utah. I'll be sen...
Mike Nielsen
Investing in the Hood
I made an offer on a duplex property in a tough part of Saint Paul today. I offered about 20% lower than the asking price so I'm guessing it won't get accepted. It's in a neighborhood that has some houses with boarded...
Javier Guanda
Analysis for Rental Investment (Please Help!)
Hi! Everyone, I will appreciate some advice on the following scenario. I have 40k to invest in a new rental but not idea how to proceed with the analysis and numbers. I'd like to buy a Townhouse...
Charles Wiegert
Malloy's State of the State
I don't know if any of you caught the governor's state of the state address yesterday, but he did a pretty bad job of convincing me CT will be turning around.
The entire speech revolved around the budget deficit in ...
David Mazzarella
How are New York rental laws compared with other states?
Greetings BP community! We are currently contemplating a move from Houston to Syracuse, NY in order to benefit from the lower housing prices and decent rental market. Our plan is to house-hack for at least a year and ...
Kevin May
Should I make a handyman an employee or contractor
Hey everyone,I have a tenant that I pay hourly for handyman projects at all the properties I own. I was thinking for liability(him breaking tenants property or anything else that could happen) reasons about making him...
Ronald Burgess
Verbally agreed on first deal
I've been researching and wanting to start investing for years now but always had an excuse (nerves) not to. I recently agreed verbally on a deal ( pending finding a bank to mortgage such a small loan) with a guy who ...
Chanté Owens
As a Landlord, what's the longest you will hold a property?
Hello All!I received some invaluable information when I was moving to WA state earlier this year, and it was GREATLY appreciated! Now, I am looking to move when my lease is up, because, while I really like my little a...
Louis Schmidt
Where to hold license when flipping
Hey Everyone,I am new to real estate investing. I am looking at into getting my real estate license ( I am from Michigan) but am not sure where to hold my license so that I can practice but not be expected to go out ...