Daniel Elbe
Direct Mailing Letters: Small Investor Approach
Hey all, just starting to send yellow letters out to homes in my area. I have a few questions, hoping those with experience (especially in Colorado) can weigh in with some tips. For starters, I've seen the tips on u...
Joe Palmer
Self Directed IRA for first rental property?
I am considering using a SDIRA to purchase my first property and am hoping the BP community can answer some basic questions.1. Can I manage the property or do I need to have a property management Co? I understand I ca...
Gregory Schwartz
Is there an optimum occupancy rate?
It's common sense that a property with a high vacancy is bad. Probably the worst.
And I'm told that if a property is 100% occupied you're not charging enough.
Soooo I would assume that there is an occupancy rate th...
Evan Higginbotham
Just signed up in Seattle
Hello All,
I've just joined the forums after seeing the website pop on on searches forever.
I'm currently a general contractor in the Seattle area and have worked for a few investment groups in the area for the last...
Zach Hoereth
Are all agents "investor friendly"?
Lately I have seen a number of folks posting about suggestions on "investor friendly" agents. Unfortunately, this term is being thrown around loosely and I believe it is time we clear the air. It is not uncommon for i...
Carlos Silva
renters taking care of the property
what’s the best way or strategy to ensure renters water the lawn to prevent foundation issues?
Daniel G.
Coinmach Question Due Diligence
Hi BP community,I have a quick question regarding a Coinmach contract for a multifamily property that I am currently inspecting. There is currently a coinmach contract that expired in 2012. As most of you know this le...
Sue T.
Why invest in commercial real estate?
Hi,
I am a new investor trying to figure out if I should focus on investing in apartment properties or commercial real estate (retail prop., strip centers,etc).
Suppose you can make a true 14% cap rate (includes 50% m...
Beverly Buella
Direct Mail Tracking
Does anyone have a direct mail software that they use? I haven't looked into anything like this and don't know what to expect it terms of cost, I just know that the spreadsheet I've been using (which is not too sophi...
Anthony Lentini
Regular Checkins on Property
Hi All,I recently had new tenants that we have had a bunch of accidents that is equally of no fault to either party but have escalated that I now have a bad rapport with them.1st incident- They lock the bedroom door a...