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Hello all, I am converting my 784 sqft detached garage with a full bath to a 2 bed/1 bath unit. What are my best options for leveling the garage floor so I have a flat surface to begin the interior build out on? I can...
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I have been doing some research on the BP forums trying to find some answers for this. I did some digging and was able to find a list of probates and Fiduciaries from the past year for my target market which I am loo...
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I just started working on getting my real estate license though RealEstateExpress.com. Hoping to start part time at least at first. I thought an online brokerage seems like a good idea. I'm pretty tech savvy and th...
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Hi All,I'm a real estate newbie (for now), but thinking of interviewing various property managers in investment markets of interest to start building the teams in preparation for that first deal..I'm sure there is a ...
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Looking for advice to get our books in order, so to speak. We now own 10 units - our first deal. Should we hire a local bookkeeper? Use a new app? Use property management software? Open to ideas. Thx
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I'm getting ready for my exam, woman from the school I went to says test is open book. Two people who took the exam last year told me it's not. I don't think the woman would lie to me. Thinking maybe the rules changed...
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Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone had an automatic payment system setup with their tenants to receive monthly rent payments automatically. This way you don’t have to physically pick up rent or wait for them to m...
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The more I look into buying my own rental properties, the more I wish I knew about the details of the process. I know Lorain County Community College offers real estate courses designed to meet the pre-exam requiremen...
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Who recommends getting a Real Estate License before first investment? If so, what is the best place to get licensed?
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I am about 1 year into landlording my own properties and have a few questions on lease grace periods and what others have done. We have rent due on the 1st and then a grace period till when the late fees hit so some t...