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What is the best way to start a relationship with a probate attorney? I emailed a few but I never get a response. Do you offer them anything in return for probate leads? What do you tell them that would encourag...
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Im moving to Austin and housing is so expensive I figured this would also cause some homes to foreclose as well, but i see things like pre-foreclosure, shefif, foreclosed. What do these terms mean and what should i lo...
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Bigger PocketsI met with a gentleman last Friday who approached me online through a group that Im a member of. He identifed himself as a "deal architect." I didn't really understand what it was he was trying to get me...
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Hello BP. I'm a "green investor" from Orange County CA and I'm looking to do a 1031 exchange for my 3plex in Chicago for a property that can cash flow better. I'm doing research on different MSA to narrow down to 1...
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I'm working with a portfolio lender on two 5 Year 30 Amor. Arms with a fixed interest rate the first five years. I plan to have them paid off before 5 years. Down payment is 25% with an interest rate of 5.65. I've ...
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Hi Everyone,Had a question, has anyone ever used RentPrep before?I have a tenant that I am currently evicting. My attorney tells me " Did you not do a background check on this guy? He has 3 evictions in his past over ...
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Greetings everyone:
When analyzing commercial property and I receive the income and expense sheet from the realtor or owner, it rarely includes the vacancy rates and management fee. Should I include this (3-5% for va...
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Hi all, new to the forum and just wanted to gain some insight on the fl market pertaining to some things I have heard on the topic. It is no secrete that recent property listings and price of said listings are not mee...
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Just received this message from our inspector.
"I wanted to recommend a sewer camera inspection. This would identify any blocks, breaks or if there is any debris in the main sewer line. Would you be interested in hav...
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I'm a rookie investor looking to do my first deal. I'd be nervous with an auction but this is a little overwhelming...
[list]The resident has been in assisted living for some time now(he won't be moving back).
The h...