Randy King
Is HUD not supplying appraisals anymore?
I have just received accepted HUD contract packages for 2 properties each with a different asset manager. I received the appraisal on one of them but not the other. I contacted the asset manager and they replied "H...
Clayton Howard
Hard money down payment?
Hey so I’m looking to obtain hard money for a deal I’m interested in within NJ. I was emailed by a lender whom I’ve check using Facebook that wants to loan me 160 at 10.54 for for this deal with me placing 1708. Upfro...
Radley Estrada
Tenant's Mail Stolen From US Post Office Provided Locked Mailbox
Hello fellow BP'ers.
I own a 4-Plex apartment. There are 3 neighboring 4-plexes, and we all share a US Post Office provided cluster mailbox that is located outdoors on the sidewalk.
A tenant called me and complaine...
Patrick Hubbard
Lease Agreement Help
I need some advice. This is my first rental property, and I need some advice on filling out the lease agreement. What advice would you recommend? I live in Texas
1. They have three small children. Do I list them unde...
Gerald Jordan
Investing in mult-unit properties and placing a certain amount of silver bullion down along side the money acquired for the purchase.
I am anticipating moving into my real estate quest after October 2015, as this is when my bankruptacy can be written off my credit report. I was a single parent when I attempted to buy a property. I didn't win the bid...
Kim Ford
Making Offer to Seller
I'm always still nervous when making an offer to a homeowner. I sit down, work up my numbers, got my comps and repair estimate together and I'm ready to go. Still, I'm always nervous when I present the offer. I know s...
Mike Schorah
Is direct mail dead?
I heard that you need to send out $10k in direct mail to land a deal in this economy.
Brad Morse
How to incent a contractor
Does anyone have any proven best practices to incent a contractor to deliver a project on time and at or under budget? I have a contract in place with a payment schedule, but would like to incent him to go above and ...
Daniel G.
Syndication FAQ's and Rule's of Thumb. Let's Collaborate.
Hi everyone, I like to ask questions with some regularity to keep abreast of what my peers are doing in the multifamily syndication business. I'm looking to syndicate a deal for the acquisition of a 80-110 unit proper...
Alvin Uy
Prefab homes vs traditional stick-built homes ( in Los Angeles )
I’ve started to build ground-up multi-units for myself and its been a painfully long to get to completion with all these new requirements. So I started looking for other options if I want to keep doing this. A new f...