Bill S.
Denver Highlands Duplex Flip
So here it is. I got a call from one of my direct mail sources from a lady selling her mom's duplex. We talked a bit and when she stated her price, I thought it was a good deal so I asked to meet with her. It turns ou...
Venky B.
Dangers of buying homes built in 1900
I am looking at a home built in 1900 for buy and hold. I would like to know, what are the dangers of buying a home that was built that old. The home looks in good condition. One thing I observed is that the steps of t...
Ryan Copeland
Closed on 1st Investment Property!!
My goal for 2020 was to purchase 2 investment properties. Well, I didn't get 2 properties, but I did get 2 doors on my 1st deal.
Yesterday, December 30th 2020, I closed on my first investment property which is a du...
Heather Cole
Ocala,FL SFH
Hi there everyone! I'm a newbie looking to start investing in SFH. I'm open to a home that needs some work and I plan on living there myself for 1-2 years. My questions are: does anybody have any realtor connections ...
Ryan Lam
Graduating from college this June - looking to invest in real estate
I will be graduating from college in June with no debt. I have around 60k saved up and have a job lined up. I have a couple questions.Will I be able to get a mortgage?Should I invest locally or oos? (located in Seattl...
Stephen Dispensa
Lessons in House Flipping in Tampa
So I thought I'd share a little post on some of the lessons I've learned in the last year and a half. During that time span I have been involved in 22 flips throughout Tampa Bay as an investor, a developer, and an age...
Santhi Mani
Question about inspection for a 1950s house
What are the various inspections commonly done for a house built in 1958, apart from the general inspection? This house has a basement. Thank you so much!!
Peter Morgan
Tenant sealed vent registers in winter to use his own heater
Hello,I had a tenant last winter and the heat in his unit was supplemented by the unit above him.It gets really cold down there in winter but he chose not to have free heat and sealed the vents tightly with an aluminu...
Madisyn C.
Duplex opportunity for 160k, need help analyzing
Hi all, I have an opportunity to buy a 2 unit duplex at 160k with nothing down, owner financed at 7% for 20 years.
Yearly combined rent is 25800 (2150/month)
I will be paying water- about 2400 per year (200/month)
in...
Jon K.
If you're paying utilities, what do you set the thermostat at?
For winter?
For summer?
I read that most offices set their thermostat at 72.
Around here, 72 in the summer gets expensive even in the summer.