Jon Holdman
Don't mess with building inspectors
In another thread I mentioned one of my hard money loans was going to default. It did, and my business partner and I have now taken back the house deed-in-lieu.
The place has some cosmetic issues. Its total white...
Brian Green
$3500 - $7500 Apartment Renovations???
Why do our renovation expenses seem to be so much more expensive than investors I hear on BP podcasts or at conferences, etc.? I hear investors repeatedly quoting renovation expenses of value-add apartment renovation...
Just Don
Refinish pine floors or install 'Pergo" or laminate?
I am at odds with the guy helping me reno my reno. He says just buy carpet. He hasnt run rentals to see what happens to rental carpet. I am so tired of replacing carpet. Going to wood floor,,,they can buy a area c...
Anca R.
Is a 1031 Exchange allowed in this case, and if so, is it worth the hassle?
Posting for my elderly parents.
Background: my parents bought their house in 2001 for $355K. In 2016 they moved to a one story home due to aging and ended up renting their initial home. Every year the rental has be...
Account Closed
Regret accepting offer with owner carry in 2nd position
After listing my property (a 4-plex in San Diego) too high in a declining market, receiving no offers after a month even after a 9% price cut, I asked my broker: at what price could he guarantee an offer within a week...
Will Barnard
Liar, Liar!!
I sure have a knack for running into some unscrupulous charters in this business. Many of you are familiar with my nightmare documented in the "Occupants from hell" thread. Well, I have yet another story to tell.I hav...