Chad Duncan
Thinking of getting CCB License...
I was thinking of going to school and getting my CCB for design and remodeling so that I can be the contractor for flipping homes. I also plan on taking the Real Estate Broker exam and getting my license in that as we...
Salvador G.
Year end tax preparation cost
My CPA is charging me $750 for my 1120s, form 8825 $1500, and form 4562 $3000. A total of $5250 for 12 properties. Is this what most of you guys pay? Right around $500 per property. At the end of the year I send him a...
Jessie Bienvenu
Forming group to purchase a preforeclosure comm. prop in South TX
I met an investor this evening that is looking to close out a group brought together for the purchase of a preforeclosure commercial property in McAllen, Texas. I know this gentlemen to be someone I would love to work...
Michelle L.
I'd really appreciate some advice on closing delays on our first
I would love some advice. We are in the middle of our first two properties. I should have already have closed on the first one. The other is right on track to close this week.The unit had recently been remodeled and w...
Marc M.
Tales from Detroit: Can Ethical Investing Work?
Hi Folks,I recently bought several properties in Wayne County's annual tax auction in the neighborhoods most people stay away from. I did this to test some hypotheses, and get an education one way or another. A recent...
Atul Mohlajee
Tub at rental property backing up, Tenant complaining. Gave her rental credit for 5 day rent
I have a rental townhouse where tub is backing up and the tenant complained. Plumber came in on Saturday tried to rod it through sink but it did not work. They will be back today since this is a bigger job and they ...
Katherine Walker
AC work with no auth
First time poster, but I regularly listen to the podcast. Last week, I hired a reputable AC company to check on an outside AC unit that was cutting off repeatedly. Capacitor was bad and I authorized replacement. This ...
Victor Hugo Juarez
Why would a lender or a real stateagent be whiling to do business
Why would a lender or real state agent be whiling to do business with an inexperienced person? Would a real state agent be willing to work with someone or partner some how with a person (in my case a Painting Company ...
Tod R.
Obama proposes panel to sell off unneeded government real estate
Does this get anyone excited?
14,000 buildings and "structures". Any chance that these buildings won't need updating? It will be interesting to see how this unfolds. I wonder if they will include any land in the s...
Dave Bopp
$900/month mortgage payment increase?
I just received a notice from my mortgage company stating that they would be raising my mortgage payment $900 per month beginning in March because of an escrow shortage. The taxes and insurance both went up this year ...