Robert Cioffi
new construction vs getting run down property and rehabbing
hello, trying to break into my 1st property. inventory scarce and expensive in NJ where I live. looking at some new construction in developments surrounding Philly. just don't have experience or time to rehab even...
Jason Fay
Caps
Does anyone have an idea on what fair cap rate is in seattle? Everything in my area seems so low. Also is it common for seller to want 10% earnest money held back after feasibility test?
Tony H Truong
Need help on how to approach pre-foreclosure home owners
Hello everyone!My name is tony I am a new real estate investor, I recently just sent out yellow letters targeting pre-foreclosure in Portland Oregon. I was Hopeing if I could use creative financing to obtain the prope...
Ryan Enk
Beware of Changing Local Laws with STRs!
One of my favorite real estate strategies for this year is Short Term Rentals. The money is great and you get to provide amazing experiences to people.However, local governments are starting to get their hands into i...
Ross Williams
SMS/Text Marketing Legal In Massachusetts?
I realize there is a Do Not Call Registry for phone calls but does that also apply to texts? I can find nothing specific in Massachusetts case law. Any general comments on the effectiveness of text/SMS marketing als...
Chris T.
At what point does a Repair become an Improvement?
After just going through my 2013 taxes and now looking ahead to 2014 I have a question about repair vs improvement in the eyes of the IRS. At what point does a repair become an improvement?
I know that if yo...
Chris Kreider
New to the real estate world, from Philadelphia
Hello,
My name is Chris Kreider, I am new to real estate. I have never purchased a property before for any reason. I was always to afraid for one reason or another and found reason after reason why not t...
Patrick Knapp
Negative cash flow deal in Raleigh,NC? Would you do the same?
Real estate can be for the most part easy, especially if your a realtor. Haha just kidding, but seriously it pretty much is right. You make an offer, spend some money and get money from people in return to live in you...
Renata McCulloch
Airbnb in Seattle area
Good Morning,
I am looking at a possible deal which could be a nice Airbnb. Has anyone here started renting their house as an Airbnb? Wanting to know the process of getting started and if this is really that profita...
Aman Shahi
California landlord laws
How is the laws in California for landlord and how worse are they from other states like Texas and Florida. What are your experience ? ?