Jason Clark
This Landlord Stuff is Hard Work!
This is just a minor vent session but I got my first taste of real world landlord work this past weekend. And not the good kind. Not the "retire by 40 and travel the world" kind but more of the "your tenant will try a...
Travelle Mason
Experience with REDlining
It isn't anything new and it has been well documented (whether you are aware of it or not). I'm curious to know if there are any personal experiences with redlining for those seeking conventional mortgages, especially...
Kevin Boyd
Hiring and Architect/Engineer
I have a 2 story duplex in Tampa, Fl. I am looking to probably tear down (it's over 100 years old) and rebuild. This will be my first ground up construction. I got a quote for just doing the design and CAD without eng...
Samuel Liapis
My Lender/Agent Says I need 25% down
Hello All,I am trying to start investing with the BRRRR Strategy. I am looking into private lenders but my Lender/Agent says he's never heard of a lender giving you 100% purchase and rehab. I bought the BRRRR book and...
Sapir Simply
New Agent - Should I Americanize My Name?
Hi everyone!So my question is pretty straightforward. I am a new Real Estate agent and I wonder if I should Americanize my name to gain that initial connection with clients? A lot of people have difficulties pronounci...
Scott Choppin
Submit your development deal for review and analyses
Submit your deal - any deal - here for "underwriting", let's see how we can collaborate, review, comment, harass (kidding), and give input on your next up and coming development deal.Scott
Dan Smucker
The best areas in to invest in SFH's from afar
I live in the Bay Area and never was able to jump in the market here - now it's insanely expensive. I need to invest in other areas outside of the Bay Area such as Dallas, Charlotte, maybe Tampa . . .Houston? I would ...
Account Closed
Prime wallpaper then texture?
Hi BP, I have a handyman coming tomorrow, and I have to decide whether I want him to strip all the drywall in the upstairs of the house off and us re drywall everything which involves taping, 2 coats of mud, sanding t...
Markus Gomez
The risks of wholesaling
Good evening everyone, I spoke with my broker this week about getting into wholesaling. While she wasn’t 100% for it, she didn’t say I can’t do it. Her issue is that she thinks I will be taking on a lot of risk. I per...
Daria B.
Hiring Property managers
I have a pretty good questionnaire that I use to interview property managers. It's simple and gets to the point of the important things that I look for and want in a PM.Recently, I came across a situation and wanted t...