Colin Spivey
Buying an abandoned property
I am not looking to flip this house, but I feel that BRRRR’ing a property is pretty similar. I have an abandoned property that has been abandoned and vacant for at least 5 years. It has central heat and air, has a met...
Taylor Shapiro
Student Housing Opportunity = Too Good to be True?
Hello all. I have an interesting deal I'd like to get your opinions on. A broker sent me an OM on an apartment building that was converted to student housing a few years ago. The owner's an older man with some health ...
Jason Long
1st Flip - Anderson Co SC SFR
I viewed six properties after vetting listings before finding this one. REO 1300 sq/ft 2 Bd, 1.5 bath 70's ranch in a nice neighborhood/location that's desirable according to several RE agents. Converting to 3/2.5, re...
Robert Burns
Finding Wholesale Properties!
My son and I have been working hard to find wholesale properties so we can assign the contract to cash buyers. We have had some success but very sporadic. We have tried various marketing methods and our focus has be...
Silas Lambert
Shipping container homes
Does anyone have any experience on turning shipping containers into homes or multi-family homes?
Rick Strobel
Possible first deal on a flip - happening really fast
I don't know where to start, so I'll try to start from the beginning. :D I've been self-employed in the technology field for about 10 years. I'm reaching middle age. My plan when I struck out on my own a decade...
Jordan Gerkin
Property Taxes Increased by more than double
Hi Everyone, I’m sure there are others dealing with the same thing, at least in Illinois anyways, but is it normal for your property taxes to increase by more than double in one year?? I understand they will increase ...
Ali Farhat
Can someone guide me how to obtain license to convert basement into apartment?
Hello,
I have a basement that is 1700 sqftin a multi unit building . Basement unit fits 3 bed 2 baths. Building sits on a corner and all basement windows are above ground. It is a beautiful place I bought a few years...
Steve Hungerford
Can I defer capitol gains and keep low property 19 (CA) Tax ?
I am the POA for my dad. His house has high capital gains taxes (bought it 1983) and low property 19 (CA) tax base. Can I keep property 19 tax base on a 1031 exchange ? ( I have heard no)
Could I do the 1031 exchange...
Erika A.
Electical Heating a TurnOFF for Tenants?
Hi All, Im thinking of purchasing to buy and hold. Its a 3 fam. Two of the units have electrical heating. Ive read about the landlord pros and cons but was recently told that tenants will not want this rental because ...