Michael Andrews
Reduced rent in exchange for lawn care
I am under contract on my first property, a 12 unit that is home to many retires and I was looking at ways to cut costs right off the bat and the dollar amount for lawn care sticks out like a sore thumb. Currently th...
Val J.
Suggestion about how to hand a Tenant Issue
I have a tenant who is faithful with her rent. She's been with me for 15 months but during this time. I've had to replace 2 stove elements and repair the same issue for the same sink twice. When she moved into the ho...
Juan Contreras
Due Diligence Checklist
Hi all!I'm purchasing a townhouse as an investment that is currently occupied by tenants. I'm in the middle of my due diligence period and would like to know what I could/should ask for during this period with regards...
Tarun Bhalla
MA 2 Family
I am in the process of closing my first 2 family in the Greater Boston area. What are the essential steps/procedures to comply with before closing ? Also, what are the necessary permits, if any I must obtain to rent ?...
Martin Kruger
Buying a 2nd mortgage at Sheriff Sale
Would be happy to hear about anyone buying a 2nd mortgage at Sheriff Sale or advise.Here is what I am looking at per the Owner and Encumbrances Report I pulled-1. 1st mortgage from 5/1999 securing the original amount ...
Brandon Cao
Investing in a house -- Do I need to be Home for Contractors/SubContractors?
Hi Everyone,
This is my first post, and I am a newbie trying to get into Real Estate investing hopefully in late 2012. A little background, I would be living approximately 30-40 minutes away from my investing locati...
Ran Fridman
Move-In Fee and Price list for damages
Hello Everyone! I am looking for advise .We want to move away from security deposits and charge only Move-In Fee. Besides comprehensive lease agreements outlining the tenant’s property maintenance and damage preventio...
Suzanne Reinbold
Recommendations for property management company in Kent County Michigan
I have 3 single family homes in LTR leases in the Grand Rapids area. I am considering putting them under a property manager. Do you have any reviews/recommendations on property management companies in Kent County. I d...
Jason Conroy
Are CAM allocations adjusted when there is a vacancy?
Say there is a 4 unit property where each unit is the same size. 3 of the 4 units are occupied the entire year and the remaining unit is vacant the entire year. Total CAM charges are $100,000. Is the proper allocation...
Jordan Whitworth
Potential deal - Advice
I currently have 1 rental property in Conyers, GA that i am house hacking. I purchased last year on the MLS. I have a potential for another deal but it's not on the MLS and would be off market. I have a couple questio...